APERION CARE LAKESHORE, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS MISSING AT ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE SIGNAGE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT THE DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 121.6F. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR THE UNIT SO THAT HOT WATER RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. THE FACILITY MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 APPROXIMATELY A 1-INCH GAP AT THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRATES USED AS ELEVATION SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN THE DISH/PREP AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MEETING FOOD STANDARDS.

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: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PANTRY AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

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: THE MOP SINK ON THE THIRD FLOOR IS SLOWLY DRAINING. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ICE MACHINES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND KITCHEN AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO A WATER LINE MUST HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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: ALL GENDER RESTROOM AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.

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: RAW WOOD IS USED TO COVER FLOORING TILES THAT HAVE CRACKED/ARE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: RAW WOOD IS USED TO COVER FLOORING TILES THAT HAVE CRACKED/ARE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.