BELHAVEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM (49.5F) AND MEN WASHROOM (86.7F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKS OF TURKEY DELI MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.7F INSIDE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $5. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVES RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS, REPLACE AND/OR 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: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINKS IN JANITOR CLOSET IN KITCHEN AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLES ON UTILITY SINKS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINKS IN JANITOR CLOSET IN KITCHEN AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLES ON UTILITY SINKS.

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.