Wee Read Day Care Academy

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout the facility in the following areas; in corner behind refrigerator, on rolling cabinet top and in cardboard box, on floor around perimeter of hot water heater room, around perimeter of classrooms behind large toys. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings and clean and sanitize areas and maintian. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in room where hot water tank is located. Instructed person in charge to clear unnecessary items from all areas and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times for the prevention of pest harborage.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed ground beef thawing on countertop during time of inspection. Instructed to thaw under refrigeration or under running water as required.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed middle toilet room washbowl hot water nozzle leaking, instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed sugar out of the original container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing devices on the toilet room doors. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor behind refrigeration units and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter in rear storage room. Must remove clutter clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors need cleaning in the kitchen around equipment to remove spills and/or debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed all the light in front of the washrroms out. Instructed to replace.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the reach in refrigerator in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinet left of the three compartment sink siding missing exposing raw wood. Instructed to paint, seal or cover as a means of making the surface easy to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink in the rear room without a backflow device. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose sink in the first toilet room, seal broken and coming from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing devices on the toilet room doors. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage receptacle full and unable to close lid. Instructed to maintain at all times and keep lid closed as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around the cooking and non cooking equipment in the food prep area with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken tiles in the third toilet room near the toilet. Instructed to repair and maintain to make easy to clean and sanitize.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site at the time of inspection for three compartment sink to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the exposed hand washing sink loctaed in kitchen food preparation area.must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor behind refrigeration units and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter in rear storage room. Must remove clutter clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood above stove in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report# 2359306 dated on 1/24/2020 #53 observed the staff restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the staff restroom. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the staff restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the staff restroom.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 20 droppings noted during inspection. The droppings was noted along the wall and behind the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection.priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in the kitchen above the three compartment sink where the dishes are stored. Instructed to either seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the staff restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the staff restroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the front where the toys are stored. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tile.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the vent on the ceiling in the boys restroom needs repaired. Instructed to repair the vent on the ceiling in the boys restroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored outside near the dumpster. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the wall under the sink near the pipe in the boys restroom and holes in the wall near the mirror in the girls restroom. Instructed to seal the holes.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the front seating area ceiling light where the coats are stored. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings on the floor along the wall and in the corner behind the kids book shelf case, noted 15 mice droppings on the floor scattered in the utility closet and 15 mice droppings scattered on the floor in the furnace room. Instructed manager to remove droppings and detail clean areas. Also call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of storage cadinets to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted a hole in the wall in the kids washroom behind the waste paper basket. Must seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing and/or damaged ceiling tile where ever needed(office and class rooms).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the kitchen around equipment to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to organize utility closet to prevent pest harborgae.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Improper probe thermometer provided on premises. Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer that measures from 0-220f with 2 degree increments.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage dumpster not tight fitting over flowing with trash. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management for service. Serious violation # 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager, on site during inspection while potentially hazardous foods; milk, etc., were being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1771043 , date: 05/18/2016, not corrected. 32 must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area 34 must clean the floors throughout the kitchen area,along wall base and corners 35 must replace ceiling tiles that are stained and some tiles are in poor repair ,instructed to replace ceiling tiles and clean the vents inside the washrooms of dust build-up instructed site to correct violations by re inspection date. Serious violation # 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood doors on cabinet located between refrigerator and back door. Informed site that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed coving along kitchen and floor junction in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain at all time. Observe missing floor tile in rear utility closet. Informed site that all services must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed site to seal and or repair area maintain it all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed bottom wall next to kitchen back door, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed ceiling in poor repair in red classroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed missing light shield covers located directly above entrance to children's washroom. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificated posted or displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors throughout the kitchen area,along wall base and corners

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace ceiling tiles that are stained and some tiles are in poor repair ,instructed to replace ceiling tiles and clean the vents inside the washrooms of dust build-up

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed five mouse droppings on the floor behind the shelf across from the furnace room and six mouse droppings on the floor behind the play stove in the housekeeping area; must clean affected areas. Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the rear exit door in the kitchen; must seal bottom of door to avoid possible rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation manager on duty as required while holding and serving potentially hazardous foods. (catered food was delivered from tasty kitchen catering at 940 madison st. Oak park, il 60302 @ 773 513-7401 at 10:30 am). Instructed that the manager must be on duty at all times foods are being handled and served. The certificate on premises expired march 5, 2015; instructed that manager needs to recertify and or another person must enroll for class. Another employee on premises has the state of illinois certificate only; instructed her to obtain the city of chicago certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in areas mentioned in violation #18. Observed some damaged floor tiles in class room, kitchen and at front entrance; replace or seal areas where needed. Clean floor in the furnace room under furnace to remove dust and dirt observed.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan in the girls washroom; clean to remove dust. The ceiling in the furnace room is moldy; must remove mold from ceiling. Seal holes in the furnace room in the wall. Observed open seams in the ceiling in middle area of the building; seal open seams.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed extremely low hot water pressure in the adult washroom; must increase pressure. Observed low hot water pressure in the boys washroom; must increase water pressure. Observed a leak from the pipe of the mop sink in the closet; must repair leak from the pipe. The ventilation fan in the boys washroom is not working; must repair fan.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The kitchen sink area cabinet is water damaged and unsanitary and the cubbies are dirty, replace the water damaged surfaces so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to clean and clean and maintain the surfaces in a sanitary manner.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty, clean and maintain the floors from corner to corner.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls throughout the premises are dirty, clean or repaint as needed so the walls so they are clean and sanitary.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The rear gas stove has inadequate ventilation, install adequate ventilation per city code.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: The rear store room is cluttered, clean and organize said store room.