OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS #3, #4, #5, NOT IN USE ROOM #6 AND INFANT ROOM ALONG WINDOWSILLS IN CORNERS BEHIND TOYS AND FURNITURE AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND SCATTERED ALONG CARPET IN PLACE BY WINDOWS AND OFFICE SPACE BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE BLACK ANTS CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL BY HANDSINK AND CLOSET IN CLASSROOM #3. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CLASSROOM #3 STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE WINDOWSILLS AND IN CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE INSIDE PEACH TREE CLASSROOM AND ACROSS FROM PREP AREA NEAR ELEVATOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY OR A COMMERICAL DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.