CHALET LIVING & REHAB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING HANDLES ON COVERS/LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT/TRAY LINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE EAST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST AREA OF THE KITCHEN,ONCE ONE FAUCET IS TURNED ON THE OTHER FAUCET AT OTHER SINK(SAME SINK) LOOSES PRESSURE.REPAIR ISSUE. FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK( EAST WALL) ARE LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS CIGARET BUTTS ON GROUND AT OUTDOOR BY THE BASEMENT REAR ENTRANCE DOOR,ALSO AT PATIO WERE RESIDENT SMOKES. FRONT AREA ALONG BUILDING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-10-2023,REPORT #2583056 #55)6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. REPLACE FLOOR DRAINS AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEABABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. #51 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-10-2023,REPORT #2583056 #55)6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. REPLACE FLOOR DRAINS AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEABABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. #51 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.