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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN SEVERAL TOILET ROOMS. ALL TOILET ROOMS ARE NEWLY REMODELED ACCORDING TO MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENRTY/EXIT DOOR IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER /COVER OVER SINGLE USE (DISPOSABLE) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE BOXES STORED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE BOXES STORED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.