WRIGHT EARLY CARE & LEARNING 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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE IN MAIN KITCHEN, 9 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG TRASH CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COMPUTER TABLE IN TODDLER ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER CLOSET NEAR INFANT ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOM CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SPIGOTS ON WATER FOUNTAINS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STAFF 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: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. REPLACE OUTLET COVERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN 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: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED SINK IN STAFF KITCHEN. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN BOYS 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: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED SINK IN STAFF KITCHEN. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN BOYS 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.