Wee Read Day Care Academy 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: OBSERVED FIVE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE FURNACE ROOM AND SIX MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PLAY STOVE IN THE HOUSEKEEPING AREA; MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN; MUST SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HOLDING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. (CATERED FOOD WAS DELIVERED FROM TASTY KITCHEN CATERING AT 940 MADISON ST. OAK PARK, IL 60302 @ 773 513-7401 AT 10:30 AM). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES EXPIRED MARCH 5, 2015; INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGER NEEDS TO RECERTIFY AND OR ANOTHER PERSON MUST ENROLL FOR CLASS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES HAS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY; INSTRUCTED HER TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN CLASS ROOM, KITCHEN AND AT FRONT ENTRANCE; REPLACE OR SEAL AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM UNDER FURNACE TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED.

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: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. THE CEILING IN THE FURNACE ROOM IS MOLDY; MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING. SEAL HOLES IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE WALL. OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS IN THE CEILING IN MIDDLE AREA OF THE BUILDING; SEAL OPEN SEAMS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. THE CEILING IN THE FURNACE ROOM IS MOLDY; MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING. SEAL HOLES IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE WALL. OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS IN THE CEILING IN MIDDLE AREA OF THE BUILDING; SEAL OPEN SEAMS.

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.