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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING THE ICE CHUTE, HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACK, SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF DISCARDING ICE, CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE BIN, AND MAINTAINING CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. 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: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED NEAR PREP SINK AND ON WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: THE EXIT DOOR IN THE STAIRWELL BETWEEN 1ST AND LOWER LEVELS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; BOTTOM IS RUSTED AND NOT PROTECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPER STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CLEAN: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE NOTED: MEAL SERVICE ROLLING CARTS, EQUIPMENT/DISH ROLLING CARTS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BASINS OF PREP SINK AND HANDWASH SINKS, DRIP TRAYS OF STOVE, ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING DOOR & HANDLE AND DOOR NEXT TO WAREWASHING UNIT. THE ENTIRE WAREWASHING UNIT (TOP, SIDES, AND UNDERNEATH) HAS HEAVY ENCRUSTED LIME AND CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ENTIRE BASINS OF HANDWASH SINKS, FAUCETS, AND TOILET BASES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOWER LEVEL ARE NOT CLEAN, AND DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

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: LARGE CANS OF GOODS LEAKING AND WITH BULGING SURFACES ARE ON LOOR AND BEING USED AS A DOOR STOPPER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES 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: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA, INCLUDING NEXT TO THE PREP SINK, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, ARE NOT CLEAN, AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND SPLASHES. ALL WALLS SURROUNDING THE WAREWASHING UNIT ARE NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MILDEW. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL WALLS 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: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA, INCLUDING NEXT TO THE PREP SINK, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, ARE NOT CLEAN, AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND SPLASHES. ALL WALLS SURROUNDING THE WAREWASHING UNIT ARE NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MILDEW. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL WALLS 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.