SMALL WORLD DAYCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND NO REFRIGERATION UNIT INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SITE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PLUMBING FIXTURES AT 836 W. 31ST. STREET SIDE-SEPARATE WATER HEATER SUPPLIES THIS ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. CRITICAL 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 PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STORAGE ITEMS,UTILITY SINK CLOSET,AND INSIDE KITCHEN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

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. CLEAN WALL LEDGES ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN CLASS ROOM AND NURSERY AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CAULK CRACKS/CREVICES IN UTILITY SINK/STORAGE CLOSETS AND REPAIR WALL BASE IN NURSERY FRONT AREA BY WINDOWS.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REMOVE TODDLER COTS FROM INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN TODDLER CLASSROOM WHERE FOOD CONSUMPTION TAKES PLACE AND OR RELOCATE TODDLER FOOD CONSUMPTION TABLE TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH SINK. DIAPER CHANGING TABLE MUST BE SEPARATED FROM NURSERY FEEDING TABLE. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS AT UTILITY SINKS. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN TODDLER CLASSROOM WHERE FOOD CONSUMPTION TAKES PLACE AND OR RELOCATE TODDLER FOOD CONSUMPTION TABLE TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH SINK. DIAPER CHANGING TABLE MUST BE SEPARATED FROM NURSERY FEEDING TABLE. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS AT UTILITY SINKS. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.

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.