Bright Horizons at Cook County/City of Chicago Cdc

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometer in upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer on the inside of upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor in first floor hallway storage closet. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed handwashing sinks in facility at improper minimum temperatures ranging between 86.3-88.2f. Observed right adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station at improper minimum temperature of 88.2f and observed handwashing sink in preschool classroom 1 at improper minimum temperature of 86.3f. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Note: there is another properly functioning adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station and there is another properly functioning handwashing sink on the opposite side of said handwashing sink in preschool classroom 2.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometer in upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer on the inside of upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor in first floor hallway storage closet. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device on utility sink in laundry room.instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink inlaundry room so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed handwashing sinks in facility at improper minimum temperatures ranging between 86.3-88.2f. Observed right adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station at improper minimum temperature of 88.2f and observed handwashing sink in preschool classroom 1 at improper minimum temperature of 86.3f. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Note: there is another properly functioning adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station and there is another properly functioning handwashing sink on the opposite side of said handwashing sink in preschool classroom 2.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left. Instructed to provide an ambient air thermometer on the inside of upright two door reach-in hot holding unit on left in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in first floor hallway storage closet. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device on utility sink in laundry room.instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink inlaundry room so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in facility at improper minimum temperatures ranging between 86.3-88.2f. Observed right adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station at improper minimum temperature of 88.2f and observed handwashing sink in preschool classroom 1 at improper minimum temperature of 86.3f. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Note: there is another properly functioning adult handwashing sink in toddler room 2 washroom at changing station and there is another properly functioning handwashing sink on the opposite side of said handwashing sink in preschool classroom 2.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide an ambient air thermometer on the inside of two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the bottom of reach-in freezer in the kitchen.instructed to defrost and clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed one of two metered handsinks not working in the second floor restrooms. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted behind utensils shelf in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove peeling paint and provide a durable smooth surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: several Fuzzy stuffed animal toys stored above clean dishes, pottery plant above food storage cabinet, Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips for high temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager to provide to test utensil surface temperature in hot water mechanical operations. Priority foundation 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued combine with above citation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Chipped wall behind clean utensils storage, instructed to provide smooth durable surface that's easy to clean. Missing ceiling tiles in basement's kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Pottery plants in kitchen dish washing area, instructed to remove from kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log book not maintained at time of inspection. Food establishment was last serviced by pest control 5/19/17. Found no license number for pest control. Every retail food establishment is required to maintain a pest control log book on its premises containing a contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet fixture handsink located in room 106:toddler 1. Instructed to repair/tighten.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tile above exposed hand sink in Room # 102, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all metered faucets in adults and chldrens restroom running less than 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide metered faucets that run for at least 15 seconds.

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 approximately 4-5 live fruit flies on the wall next to the hand sink inside of the infant room, 2 flying around the infant room, 2 flying around the basement kitchen and 2 on the wall of the toddler room next to the childrens restroom. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize/eliminate the fruit fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (turkey, cheese, milk, cooked pasta and cut cucumbers)are being served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the cabinet under the infant room exposed hand sink with accumulated food debris. Instricted to clean and maintain the interior of cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all metered faucets in adults and chldrens restroom running less than 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and provide metered faucets that run for at least 15 seconds.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints at all times food is handled.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Spray bottle in kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Disposable food utensils not stored properly in an open bags and boxes stored on floor, instructed to keep coverd and off floor.