SHORT STUFF DAY CARE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS TABLE, CHAIRS, TAKING CARE CHILDREN ALSO CHANGING BABY, WITH SAME GLOVES ON, TOOK AN OPENED BOX OF CEREAL PUT HER HAND INSIDE THE BOX AND PULLED OUT CEREAL AND SERVED TO CHILDREN. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER REGARDING HAND WASHING/FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: CHILDREN'S WASHROOM,STAFF WASHROOM,CLASS ROOMS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHICH ALSO NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED.MANGER STATED SHE WAS WAITING FOR DELIVERY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRYING CHILDREN'S HANDS AND MOUTH WITH THE SAME TOWEL SHARED WITH OTHER CHILDREN'S. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED/BOUGHT UPON MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED TO CHILDREN AND RECEIVED:MILK,COOKED MEAT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE CLEAN CHILDREN'S UTENSILS: CUPS,PLATES,DRINKING SIP CUP ETC., AND SOAP COMPARTMENT SINK.,OR RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER, WHERE CHILDREN'S TEETHING RINGS ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO STORE TEETHING RINGS PROPERLY, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS AND USED DIRTY ART SPONGES INSIDE THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ITEMS AND TOYS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSDE THE MOP SINK,CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ITEMS AND TOYS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSDE THE MOP SINK,CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.