WHOLLY INNOCENTS DAYCARE CENTER. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 40 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the rear storage room and recreation room service closet. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. The Smithereen pest control logbook has no recent sightings documented.

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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE MEAT BALLS AND NOODLES WERE BEING HELD HOT UPON ENTRY. THE MANAGER WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHOWED UP 30 MINUTES LATER. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS ARE DIRTY WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES ARE 1"-2" OFF OF THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS AND RAISE THE SHELVES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS ARE DIRTY WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES ARE 1"-2" OFF OF THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS AND RAISE THE SHELVES AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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.