THE LITTLE GREEN TREEHOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIQUID AND FOOD WASTE ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IF FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ABOVE PREP AREA. ALSO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN CLASSROOMS LOCATED ABOVE CHANGING STATIONS AND FOOD STORAGE COUNTERS. INSTD TO LOCATE DISPENSERS ABOVE HANDSINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF TRASH BIN IN SYCAMORE ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN 3 YR OLD TOILET ROOM, NOT CLEAN AND FOUL SMELL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: CLEAN VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE TOIET ROOMS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN 3 YR OLD TOILET ROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE TOIET ROOMS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN 3 YR OLD TOILET ROOM.

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.