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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS,ALONG SIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT,BEHIND FREEZERS,IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND ATTACHED COT STORAGE CLOSETS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,IN THE 1ST FLOOR ROUND UTILITIY CLOSET,IN THE FURNACE ROOM,IN FOOD AND OTHER STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE FIRST FLOOR,IN THE LOWER LEVEL PLAY ROOM AND AFTER SCHOOL ROOM,IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE CLOSET,IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY,IN CORNERS IN THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE THIRD FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED LARGE OPENING AROUND THE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545232 ON 2-18-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN LOWER LEVEL JANITORIAL AREAS AND THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE LOWER PLAY ROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN THE LOWER LEVEL MENS RESTROOM AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON THIRD FLOOR AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

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: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ON THIRD FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THIRD FLOOR GYM,HALLWAYS AND THROUGHOUT . MUST MAINTAIN AREA IN A NEAT AND CLEAN MANNER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKS IN LOWER FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VENTILATION IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT WASHROOM OR PROVIDE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKS IN LOWER FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VENTILATION IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT WASHROOM OR PROVIDE.

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.