Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR COPIER IN FRONT CLASSROOM NEAR OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT CLASSROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR WATER HEATER IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET NEAR CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11(B) OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED OR PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11(A)(B) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED OR INVERTED ON ROLLING CART. ALL KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS SHALL BE PRESENTED SO ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. ALL SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: 4-301.13 OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON COMPARTMENT DIVIDERS AND NO DRAINBOARD INSTALLED ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CLEAN ITEMS.

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: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

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: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OFFICE FILES STORED IN KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OFFICE FILES STORED IN KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.