TINKER BELL ACADEMY II Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS BEHIND THE BOOKSHELF IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND ALSO UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH TOYS IN THE SAME SAID AREA. OBSERVED DEAS BUGS ON THE SIDE OF THE WOOD PAINT STORAGE UNIT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL MATTERS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN WARE AND PLASTIC TABLEWARE STORED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD CONTACT ITEMS ATLEAT SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING OF THE WASHING PROCEDURE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SINK WAS LABELED WASH, RINSE, DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PROCEDURE OF HOW TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITZING COMAPRTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING CREATING A SMALL POOL OF WATER IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK, IN ORDER FOR SANITIZING COMPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN WATER.

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 STORAGE CLOSET IN THE TODDLER ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 CLOSET IN THE TODDLER ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.