FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CENTRAL PLAZA RESIDENTIAL HOME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care
April 25, 2025
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License #13681
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHEWING GUM WHILE PREPARING FOOD (CHOPPING ONIONS). INSTUCTED TO EATIN DEIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 65 SMALL LIVE BLACK LFIES FLYING AROUND DISHWASHING ROOM, PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ON WALLS AND STORAGE CARTS, HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN COOLERS AND EXIT DOORS ON WALLS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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 #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection