THE BABY ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE FOLLOWING; SEAL FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR STAFF BATHROOM, REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR IN CLASSROOM #2, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT DOOR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, REARE STORAGE AREA AND STAFF BATHROOM IN CLASSROOM #3. ALSO REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE THE LIGHT BULB IN CLASSROOM #1 AND #3. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILD OF DEBRIS IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE INFANT SIDE, AND 2 YR. OLD CLASSROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK FROM THE FURNACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR 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.