THE NOOK DAYCARE 2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND MAIN FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOORS AT WEST SITE OF THE PREMISES NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES: FRONT,CLASS ROOMS AND PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND REMOVE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PARTIALLY ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN SO WATER DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN NOT PARTIALLY ON FLOOR

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: DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE 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: OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,ALSO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH,SURFACE IS ROUGH,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,ALSO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH,SURFACE IS ROUGH,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.