FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CENTRAL NURSING HOME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care
August 17, 2022
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License #2398168
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE NURSE STATION HANDWASHING SINKS (FLOORS 1-3) AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE RED DRAINAGE SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE DRAINAGE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON A CART LOCATED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN WINDOW WITHOUT A SCREEN ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK LOCATED NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HANDWASH SINK, AND THE BASEMENT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE BASEMENT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS, AND ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SAME LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS, AND ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SAME LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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