CENTRAL PLAZA RESIDENTIAL HOME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER THE COUNTER APPRX 10-15 DROPPINGS. INSIDE THE SHELVING OF THE COUNTER APPROX 10 DROPPINGS AND ALONG THE WALL JUST BEHIND AND ON THE CART UNIT APPROX 40-50 DROPPINGS AND OBSERVED A PACK OF CHOCOLATE POWDER EATEN THROUGH (NAWING OF PEST) IN THE DRY REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE A SERVICE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS BEFORE INSPECTION RETURN DATE OF FEB,7,2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A)

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE, A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE VENTS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINTAION OF FOODS BEING HELD FOR SERVICE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SIDES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND DEBRIS OF ITEMS AROUND THE AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND DEBRIS OF ITEMS AROUND THE AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.