WEST AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE ON THE RIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH. OBSERVED THE HOOD BAFFLES TO HAVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE SHINNING STARS CLASSROOM AND MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE HAND SIBK IN THE WHOPPER SNAPPER CLASSROON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN PREP AREAE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD SPLASH ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES AND WASH THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT (CHEST FREEZER) STORED NEAR THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE AND ELEVATE, REMOVE, AND ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.