THE LEARNING PLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH APPROXIMATE NUMBERS. IN THE FOOD PREP AREA APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDES OF BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. LAUNDRY ROOM APRROX 10-15 ALONG WALL EDGE IN THE CORNER NEAR DOOR AND SIDE OF MACHINES. STAFF BREAK ROOM APPROX 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE ROOMS WHERE SLEEPING COTS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE RE-INSPECTION OF 10/5/2021. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA COMING FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND OR ENTERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPEN AREAS THROUGHOUT.

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: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSETS WITH A EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF MATERIALS USED THROUGHOUT FACICILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSETS WITH A EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF MATERIALS USED THROUGHOUT FACICILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.