The Learning Place

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use containers stored under paper towel dispenser. Instructed manager to remove containers under dispenser to protect from splash and contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing outlet cover along wall near refrigerator in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside storage closets. Instructed manager to store items off floor and away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls in infant room and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the right (when inside facing the door) not rodent/insect proofed. 1/4" gap noted. Instructed manager to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees and food handlers in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe under the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed manager to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the closet/storage spaces with clutter. Instructed manager to eliminate clutter, organize the areas and elevate items off the floor. Maintain areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors around the washer/dryer with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in poor repair at the bottom(1/4" gap). Must repair and maintain the weather strip at the bottom to prevent entry point for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside deep freezer. Must defrost and clean interior.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity in facilty. Observed 5 rodent droppings in 2-3 year old children's play room; observed 5 rodent droppings in kitchen area near refrigerator. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity in the following areas with approximate numbers. In the food prep area approx 25-30 mouse droppings on the sides of both refrigerator units and under the shelving unit. Laundry room aprrox 10-15 along wall edge in the corner near door and side of machines. Staff break room approx 20 droppings along wall base and in corners. Approx 5-10 droppings in corners of the rooms where sleeping cots are held. Instructed to have pest control service provide service with service log before re-inspection of 10/5/2021. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the hand washing sink in the rear food prep area coming from the drain pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and under shelving unit in food prep dry storage with a build up of dirt and debris. Laundry room with a build up of dust and debris on floors around washing and drying units. A build up of dust along the base boards throughout the facility in all the childrens rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed several opening at the base of the walls that need to be sealed to prevent pest and insect harboring and or entering. Instructed to seal all open areas throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage closets with a excessive clutter of materials used throughout facicility. Instructed to provide proper shelving at least six inches off the floor to make easy to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 rear doors not protected from rodent entry a bottom areas. Must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device for faucet of mop sink. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw brick not sealed in infant room and children classrooms. Instructed to repair

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No ventilation hood above stove in kitchen . Must install

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide additional cooler for site. Prority violation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 rear doors not protected from rodent entry a bottom areas. Must repair.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed water pipes in above ceiling prep area. Instructed to encase pipes or install drop ceiling to be smooth and easily cleanable. Must have adequate food protection of foods in prep area. Priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer for chlorine test kit for dish washing at 3- compartment sink. Must provide sanitizer. Priority foundation.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device for faucet of mop sink. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw brick not sealed in infant room and children classrooms. Instructed to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No ventilation hood above stove in kitchen . Must install.