SHINING STAR EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN 89.F,BABY ROOM CLASSROOM 80.0F,86.0F,71.0F CHILDREN WASHROOMS,70.0F,83.F, TEACHERS WASHROOM 89.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND (TCS) FOOD, MILK IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.9F TO 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROX (6-LBS) MILK WAS REMOVED FROM AND REFRIGERATOR AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $6.00-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 48- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM,9 ON FLOOR IN MOP ROOM,8 ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 89.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 110.0F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 89.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 110.0F. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.