THE EDSEL ALBERT AMMONS NURSER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE ROOMS,ALONG SIDE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER OUTSIDE KITCHEN,IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS,ON WINDOW SEALS IN LOWER LEVEL,BEHIND FREEZERS AND ON 2ND FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOM CLOSETS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN CLOSET LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR CIRCULAR HALLWAY,UNDER SHELVES AND IN 1ST FLOOR COT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN LOWER LEVEL WOMENS WASHROOM AND AT NORTH WASH BOWL IN 2ND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.