APERION CARE WEST RIDGE, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO AVAILABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. SINK BEING USED FOR CLEANING PURPOSES, INSIDE WAS STORED A GREEN BUCKET WITH DIRTY SPONGES, A SCRAPER AND USED FOOD GLOVES. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: CONDITION OF USE PESTICIDE. WE OBSERVED A GREEN OPENED PESTICIDE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN(PALLETS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND GLUE BOARD) AN OPENED PESTICIDE BLOCK ON FLOOR BESIDE THE POP VENDING MACHINE, WHICH ROOM IS USED FOR RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE POP, ETC. PESTICIDE SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED 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: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA

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.