BARTON SENIOR RESIDENCES OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Assisted living

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: BEEF IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT BEING PROPERLY UNTHAWED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, BY MEANS OF THE MICROWAVE OR COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE CEILING, WALLS, EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, STORAGE RACKS AND POTS/PANS IN THE DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: DAMP WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP AND TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT HAS LEAKS AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. -THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT HAS LEAKS AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. -THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.