SEEDS OF JOY DAYCARE AND FITNESS CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN SMALL STAFF REFRIGERATOR IN CLOSET ACCROSS FROM 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS STORED IN CLOSET WIIH CHEMICALS AND PAINT. ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND CHEMICALS. REMOVE AND STORE SAFETY

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SINK IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM ON LEFT HAND SIDE WITH SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN SINK. THERE ARE 2 OTHER SINKS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN FOR HANDWASHING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MANAGER OBTAINED PROPER SINK STOPPERS DURING INSPECTION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN COBWEBS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER RADIATORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR AND HOLES IN FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE ON NORTH EAST CORNER OF TODDLER ROOM. MUST CLOSE HOLE TO DETER PEST ENTRY AND REPAIR COVING. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR RADIATOR ON WEST WALL OF 3-5 YEAR OLD ROOM. CLOSE HOLE AND REPAIR JUNCTURE OF FLOOR AND WALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN CLOSETS BEHIND OFFICE AND IN CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS AND STORE ALL ITEM UP OFF THE GROUND TO ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN CLOSETS BEHIND OFFICE AND IN CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS AND STORE ALL ITEM UP OFF THE GROUND TO ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.