BIRCHWOOD PLAZA INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY AND BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE SECOND TABLE(WEST SIDE) IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. POROUS SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AT MANAGER'S OFFICE,ALSO FOUND DIRTY PIECES OF RAW ,POROUS WOOD UNDER THE THE LEG OF TABLES,IN KITCHEN(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK)AND IN DISH ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,NEED TO REPLACE SAID SHELVES AND PIECES OF WOOD

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD STAINS ON SIDE DOORS OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER ON TOP THE FLOOR GREASE BOX ALSO FOUL ODOR FROM UNIT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ENCRUSTED BLOOD ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SOUTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH-EAST CORNER NOT CLEANABLE DUE TO UNEVEN CEMENT APPLICATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON0ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALL AT SOUTH WALL OF THE DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL STAINS ON WALLS AT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL);UNDER THE FAN UNIT ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION,IN THE KITCHEN,ON PIPES IN DISH ROOM AND ON WALL IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB IN STAFF DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB IN STAFF DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.