TEDDY BEAR DAY CARE SERVICES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. SLICED PREPACKAGED TURKEY AT 48.2F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 10LBS. $110.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.YELLOW ROOM-ON CARPET UNDER BOOK CASE AND NEXT TO CARPET IN SAME AREA.SCHOOL AGE ROOM-ON WALL LEDGE AND ON FLOOR BEHIND CHAIRS.CUBBIES ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO LIBRARY RACK,ON TOP OF MOP HEAD NEAR STAIR CASE,INSIDE OF HOLE IN BASE OF HAND SINK.BLUE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BLOCK AREA NEAR EASLE AND TABLE TOY SHELF.POLAR BEAR ROOM-UNDER HAND SINK.REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TOILET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/3/22.(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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY TO BUSINESS,YELLOW ROOM- BLOCK AREA.SCHOOL AGE-DAMAGED WALL & WALL BASES..MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING UNDER HAND SINK IN POLAR BEAR ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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.