V & J DAY CARE CENTER, INC 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 PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FILLED WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE BAG PILED ON TOP OF CAN WITH VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF RODENT GNAWING. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY STORE GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-02

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND CABINETS AT REAR OF KITCHEN AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER PORTION OF CUBBIE HOLES AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON INTERIOR OF BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINETS AT REAR OF KITCHEN.

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: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGE ALONG WINDOW SILLS IN ADULT WASHROOM AND IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR AREAS. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STAFF WASHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE STAFF WASHROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

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.