SMALL STRIDE ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago 1023 childern's services facility

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CUBBIES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR CLASSROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN LIBRARY NEAR PILLOWS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES NEAR BOOKS, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN MANIPULATIVE TOY AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG EAST WALL IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNER NEAR WATER HEATER IN UTILITY ROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF NEAR MAGAZINES IN NORTHWEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H72248.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CUBBIES, CABINETS, ETC IN CLASSROOM AREAS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, UTILITY AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS IN CLASSROOM AREAS (NORTH WALL NEAR LIBRARY, WEST WALL IN NORTH CLASSROOM, ETC) . SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASSROOM AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

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.