MONTESSORI ACADEMY & ASSOC., INC.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR AND IN WINDOW SILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERE LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN WATER SUPPLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LABELED GIRLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOORS TO OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING THE 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments:  OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS RANGING FROM 70.1F TO 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100.F AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38.030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LABELED GIRLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOORS TO OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING THE 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SERVICE RECORDS AND PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C)

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN ARE INSTRUACTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAFF LOUNGE. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROOM IN REAR AND A UTILITY CLOSET WITH ACCUMULATED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVERED SOILED CEILING TILES IN BREAKROOM. MUST REPLACE

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS)FOODS-(OPEN MILK) IS PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED. CHILDREN SNACK SERVED MILK AND COOKIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVERED SOILED CEILING TILES IN BREAKROOM. MUST REPLACE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREMISES COOLER IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND MILK INSIDE OF COOLER IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.7F-57.2F). 26- GALLONS OF MILK WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. APPROX 100LBS, COST APPROX $ 85.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE OF CLOSET AND MOP SINK AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE INFANT STORAGE CLOSET.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM TO RIGHT OF KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINK ALONG EAST WALL IN SOUTHEAST CLASSROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN AND INFANT ROOM AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE INFANT'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SURFACES OF THE CHEST REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION TO THE REAR TOILET ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK LOCATED BY THE KITCHEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE INFANT'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SURFACES OF THE CHEST REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION TO THE REAR TOILET ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK LOCATED BY THE KITCHEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.