ALIYA ON 87TH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE LAUNDRY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH A GAP OF ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE ON THE THIRD FLOOR RUSTING AND MISSING SNEEZE GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS NOT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALSO OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARDS...ALSO THE FIRST FLOOR WITH SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS DURING HOLDING FOR SERVING.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL (SEAL BREAKING) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR PANEL IN THE WALK IN FREEZING UNIT COMING LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING POTENTIAL TRIP HAZZARD AS WELL AS MAKING AREA NOT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE SANITIZING SINK AND OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON EACH FLOOR THAT THE STAFF MAY USE WITHOUT TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY AS WELL AS MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF DISHES AND FOODS PREPARED IN AREAS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE SMALLER DINING AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE BLACK MOLD, DIRT AND DEBRIS AND DAMAGED EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE SMALLER DINING AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE BLACK MOLD, DIRT AND DEBRIS AND DAMAGED EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.