BRYN MAWR CARE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP SLICED WATER MELONS(READY TO EAT PRODUCTS) FROM CONTAINER AT FRONT TRAY LINE AND THAN RETURNED TO KITCHEN.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER OF HAND WASHING AND USAGE OF GLOVES. EMPLOYEE ARE WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD/READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND WATER "IGLOO" CONTAINER FILLED WITH WATER FOR RESIDENTS. DISPENSER NOZZLE AT SAID CONTAINER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, AT DAY ROOM OF THE FIFTH AND SIXTH FLOORS. FOOD(ICE AND WATER) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS,ALSO IN ALL OTHER FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN INTERIOR PLASTIC GLASS AND EXTERIOR BROKEN MISSING WINDOW BLOCKS IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE.

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: GRIME AND DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER 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: MISSING BASEBOARD WALL/COVING AT END OF TRAY LINE WEST WALL. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DUCT VENT IN THE KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE/REPAINT SAID AREA.

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: PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAINT 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.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: WE OBSERVED ASHTRAY ON TOP THE TABLES,WHICH PRESENT USED BY RESIDENT. FOUR USED ASHTRAYS ARE STORED BY "IGLOO" WATER DISPENSER AND FOAM CUPS ON TOP MOBILE CART WERE RESIDENT SELF SERVE WATER FROM SAID CONTAINER. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINACE:7-32-020(C)

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED 4 RESIDENT SMOKING AT DAY ROOM OF THE FITH FLOOR. NO PERSON SHALL SMOKE IN A PUBLIC PLACE. SMOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE WITHIN 15 FT OF ENTRYWAY. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED 4 RESIDENT SMOKING AT DAY ROOM OF THE FITH FLOOR. NO PERSON SHALL SMOKE IN A PUBLIC PLACE. SMOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE WITHIN 15 FT OF ENTRYWAY. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015