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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTIANED. NOTED LARGE RUSTED HOLE AT BOTTOM OF DUMPSTER WITH CHEWED TRASH BAGS AND DIAPERS SPILLING THROUGH OPENING ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND TRASH, DEBRIS AND DIAPERS SCATTERED ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED TRASH, DIAPERS AND DEBRIS FROM SURROUNDING GROUNDS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2625438 CONDUCTED ON 10/16/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (---(55)6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND WEST UNUSED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN UNUSED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE GAS METER CLOSET IN KITCHEN, UTILITY AND STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND WEST UNUSED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST WASHBOWL IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE INCREASED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LAST FAUCET IN THE KID'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY COME ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT COME ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN SAID UTENSILS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA ITEMS NOT ELEVATED AND THE AREA SLIGHTLY CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE INSIDE OF A RED CLOTH CART OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE PLAYING BLOCKS ARE STORED IN THE BUTTERFLY ROOM, ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENE IN THE CATERPILLAR ROOM, IN THE ROOM USED FOR SUMMER CAMP, AND ON THE FLOOR AND PAPERS IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN SAID UTENSILS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA ITEMS NOT ELEVATED AND THE AREA SLIGHTLY CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GREEN BEANS AND MILK ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PREP SINK IN CLASSROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1st SINK IN THE TODDLES WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR CLASSROOM NEAR STAFF WASHROOM AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38 AND #48 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2230198 ON 10-24-18:38-OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. #48-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND FILE CABINET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR CLASSROOM NEAR STAFF WASHROOM AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS.