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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2ND-FLOOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 80F - 82F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS MOUNTED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MEANT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 121F. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND HAS A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE LAST REPORT PROVIDED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION IS FROM SEPTEMBER 2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). 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 THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK (1 OUT OF 2) IN THE SPRUCE KID'S CLASSROOM WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER AT 73F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK (1 OUT OF 2) IN THE SPRUCE KID'S CLASSROOM WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER AT 73F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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.