MONTESSORI ACADEMY & ASSOC., INC.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL AND SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND GREASE TRAP, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FOOD ROLLING CART IN MAIN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES, AND STORAGE BOXES INSIDE CLOSET ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTHWEST CLASSROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET ALONG NORTH WALL IN CLASSROOM NEAR OFFICE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CORNER CLOSET IN DINOSAUR CLASSROOM, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, FLOOR AND LEDGES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON STOVE AND LEDGES IN KITCHEN NEAR INFANT ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL IN PENGUIN CLASSROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, IN NORTHWEST CORNER, NEAR WINDOW AND RADIATOR, AND ON TOY SHELVES IN BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #115442 ON 6-26-12.32-SEAL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. 34-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. 35-SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN INFANT AND CLASSROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. 38-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND WELD DIVIDERS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS, TOY SHELVES, LEDGES, STOVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM. SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOM, CLOSET, AND STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN INFANT ROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN TODDLER ROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR THRESHOLD ON EAST DOORS NEAR KITCHEN AND INFANT ROOM. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN INFANT ROOM AND MIDDLE CLASSROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN IN INFANT ROOM. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES. SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASSROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN CORNER BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND STOVE. CURRENTLY REACHING OVER 3-COMP SINK OR STOVE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE EXPOSED SINK TO AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN KITCHEN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. REPAIR LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND WELD DIVIDERS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE MICROWAVE OVENS AND STOVE SURFACE.

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. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR ROOM. REPAIRMEN ONSITE DURING INSPECTION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE THE CRACKED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN THE REAR ROOM AT WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE PLAYGROUND AND REMOVE WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN ON COUNRT IN PREP AREA.

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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES ON PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA ON 2-6 YR OF DAYCARE. ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE TWO HAND SINKS ON 2-6 YR SIDE OF DAYCARE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE TOO CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNCESSARY ARTICLES NOT USUNG.