CLARK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. ....NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND COOKING STOVE. ....NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO THE HAND WASH SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS -

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LID/MISSING LID ON ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO REPLACE THE MISSING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

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: NOTED BROKEN LID/MISSING LID ON ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO REPLACE THE MISSING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

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.