ALL AMERICAN NURSING HOME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15LBS OF SLICE TURKEY AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 53.5F; 75EACH 1oz OF CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP 49.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 49F TO 51F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION;7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA: UNDER SHELVES AND CRATES IN FOOD STORAGE, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND UNDER A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK(NORTH-EAST CORNER). MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. EXIT REAR BOTTOM DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO BROKEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR LINER AT WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD BASE AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES ON WALLS WHERE SCREWS ARE REMOVED MUST BE SEALED: BY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON ABOVE BOTH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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: KEEP FLOOR DRY AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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: KEEP FLOOR DRY AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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.