ST JUDE EDUCATONAL INSTITUTE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME HOT DOGS IN THE SINK THAT MANAGER STATED WERE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW OVERNIGHT IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETER IN THE INSIDE OF REACH IN REFRIDGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMTER AT ALL TIMES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA, GIRLS, BOYS, AND ADULT BATHROOMS, STUDENT BATHROOM AND IN CORNER BY COPIER MACHINE. APPROX 30-35 DROPPINGS TOTAL. OBSERVED RODENT BAIT BAGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND IN STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX. ALL AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN AND SANITIZED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING, SANITIZING AND SEALING WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: PLASTIC DRAINBOARD ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINBOARD

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN YOUNGER CLASSROOM NEAR COPY MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVAL, CLUTTER IN PREP AREA ON COUNTER IN CABINETS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN YOUNGER CLASSROOM NEAR COPY MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVAL, CLUTTER IN PREP AREA ON COUNTER IN CABINETS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.