TINY GIANTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NON-COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT STATES THE MACHINE IS NOT USED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE HVAC SYSTEM, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS WITH A DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/4 IN GAP UNDER TORN STRIP. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED STRIP ON THE DOOR. 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: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN CABINETS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN CABINETS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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.