ALDEN LINCOLN PK REHAB HLTH CT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP NEAR THE COFFEE STATION AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. I OBSERVED THE LIVE ACTIVITY IN THE OPENINGS IN THE TILE WALL AND THE INSIDE OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER THE DRAIN TABLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE SPRAY SINK AND HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ARE LOCATED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL BEFORE BEING RE-INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY BEFORE BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND DAMAGED TILES AND WALL BASES ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE SPRAYER SINK AND THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE SAID WALLS ARE NOT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND ARE A HARBOR POINT FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR THE OPENINGS AND DAMAGED TILE AND WALL BASES IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.