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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED BY THE TIME SANITARIAN FINISHED REPORT ENGINEER REPLACED SOAP DISPENSER.SOAP AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING MOBILE CART WITH CLEAN CUPS AT LEFT SITE OF SAID SINK,AT FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK LARGE BLACK RECEPTACLE.DISHROOM INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS STORED LIDS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS ON BOTH SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST ITEMS REMOVED AND BOTH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SPILLAGE UNDER COFFEE AND JUICE CABINET AREA.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 COLD WATER IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DIETARY OFFICE,WATER FLOW IS TOO LOW. PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL COLD WATER IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DIETARY OFFICE,WATER FLOW IS TOO LOW. PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.