SOLID FOUNDATION KIDS CARE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED MILK DATED 5-25-17 IN INFANT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. MILK WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME. FOUND BLUE AND WHITE FUZZY SUBSTANCE COVERING SAUSAGES IN UNOPENED BOX OF BROWN N SERVE SAUSAGES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAUSAGES AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 5 HAND SINKS WITH WATER TURNED OFF AND SHUT OFF VALVE LOCATED INFANT ROOM, DIPERLING STATION, TOILT ROOM, AND TWO CLASS ROOMS. MUST KEEP ALL HAND SINKS MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED WATER ON AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPX. 4 OR MORE LIVE SPIDERS AND STILL SHOWN EVIDENCE OF SPIDER WEBS ON FLOOR BY MUSIC ROOM, ART ROOM, UNDER THE TABLE AND UNDER TV AND INSIDE CHILDREN'S LOCKERS. FOUND APPX. 6 OR MORE LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR IN KITCEHN. DOORS AT FRONT HAVE 1/4 INCH OF GAP BETWEEN TWO DOORS AND NOT REDENT PROOF. FOUND INSECT TRAP NEAR MULTI USE UNTENSILS FOR CHILDREN IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFACTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING OF GARBAGE AND TOYS. CONTAINER UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO THE WAY THE CONTAINER IS IN CORRAL. ALL OVER GROWN WEED AT OUTSIDE PLAY GROUND NEED TO BE REMOVED TO ELIMANTE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND BLEACH SPRAY BOTTLE AND SOAP BEING STORED NEAR FOOD ITEMS AND MULTI USE UNTENSILS FOR CHILDREN IN INFANT ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOODS AND UNTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REAIR WITH LARGE BUILD OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR, OR REMOVE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND UNCLEAN FOOD CONTAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND UNCLEAN UNTENSILS WITH DEBRIS ON THEM STORED INSIDE CABINETS ABOVE MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE ALL UNTENSILS AND CONTAINERS PROPERLY. FOUND DISH TOWELS USED FOR WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS AT 3 COMP SINK WITH BLACK STAINS. FOUND TOYS ON FLOOR WITH SPIDER WEB AND WATER FOUNTAIN NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND FLOORS TRHOUGHOUT IN PREP AREA, CLASS ROOMS, AND TOILET ROOMS MUST HAVE DEEP CLEANING ALONG WITH WALL BASES, UNDER EQIPMENT, AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND STAINS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA, CLASS ROOMS, AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND STAINS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA, CLASS ROOMS, AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.