SHORT STUFF DAY CARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CHILDREN'S DISHES AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY WITHOUT USING SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF SINK. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE AND MANAGEMENT PROPERLY SET AND RE-WASHED ALL DISHES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. TOYS BEING STORED INSIDE SAME SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT TWO (2) DIAPER CHANGING EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND A DIRTY USED CLOTH TOWEL FOUND AT ONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT STATES THE TOWEL DELIVERY WAS ARRIVING LATER IN THE DAY. MANAGEMENT SENT EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE IMMEDIATELY TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT OR DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED FROM 6-24-11. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OR PROVIDE ALL CURRENT SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT OR DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED FROM 6-24-11. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OR PROVIDE ALL CURRENT SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.