ASPERION CARE INTERNATIONAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE REACHING FROM 130.0F TO 135.0F FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON-SITE. TAGGED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH TAG INSTRUCTING FACILITY TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TECHNICIAN TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING WRIST JEWELRY WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT JEWELRY (EXCEPT FOR A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND) WORN ON THE ARMS AND HANDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING WRIST JEWELRY WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT JEWELRY (EXCEPT FOR A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND) WORN ON THE ARMS AND HANDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.