SOUTHWEST MONTESSORI PRE SCHOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

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 20-25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE, INSIDE CUBBIES AND ON SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN UNUSED CLASSROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER HULA HOOPS ALONG NORTH WALL, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOY SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN NORTH CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59647.

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 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 TOY SHELVES, CUBBIES, TABLES IN CLASSROOMS, CABINETS IN KITCHEN

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 CLASSROOM, UTILITY, STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL 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. REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT).

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT).

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.