ARCHER HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AND ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANTIZIE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EYE WASH STATIONS NOTED AT 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR HANDWASH SINK FAUCETS IN DINING SERVICE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EYEWASH STATIONS FROM FAUCET. HANDWASH SINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY

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: EXCESSIVE WORN GROUT LINES IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALL SURFACE NEAR WALLBASE AND WALLBASE IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASE AND WALL 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: EXCESSIVE WORN GROUT LINES IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALL SURFACE NEAR WALLBASE AND WALLBASE IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASE AND WALL 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.