ST VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINKS (2) IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ONLY TWO SINKS AVAILABLE. UPON PLACING HANDS BELOW TO CHECK WATER, ONLY COLD WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F AVAVILABLE FROM MIXER EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR 5 MINUTES FROM BOTH HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS AVAILABLE ON OTHER 2 FLOORS AT THIS TIME.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINKS IN WATER PLAY AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS ON NORTHWEST SIDE TO BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ANY PREP OR SERVICE SINKS NOT DESIGNATED FOR HAND WASHING SINKS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR TO THE REAR ALLEY/GARBAGE AREA IN LOADING DOCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE AND TESTING DEVICE FOR HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE PRESENT ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR ALL SANITIZING CHEMICALS (QUAT) USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE SOILED SLIGHTLY WITH DUST BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ROUTINELY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SERVICE SINKS IN WATER PLAY AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS ON NORTHWEST SIDE TO BE WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER DISPENSING SENSORS FOR BOTH UNITS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SERVICE SINKS IN WATER PLAY AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS ON NORTHWEST SIDE TO BE WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER DISPENSING SENSORS FOR BOTH UNITS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.