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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83.1F TO 85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

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: A STATIONARY RACK, SINGLE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 160F AT FINAL RINSE. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 147.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT/KITCHEN, PIPE IS LEAKING. WALK-IN FREEZER:BROKEN WRAPS ON PIPE OF THE CONDENSER UNIT,EXCESS GRAY BROKEN DUCT TAPE,REMOVE/REPLACE.DISCARDED HOSE ATTACHED AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS LEAKING OBSERVED WATER INSIDE THE UNIT AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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 DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPES AT CONDENSER UNIT.

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: MISSING/BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO OVEN UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.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: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT(EAST AREA OF THE KITCHEN)NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.RAGS IS USED TO INSTEAD OF THE STOPPERS. REPAIR ISSUE. FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN KMUST BE REPAIR,HEAVILY LEAKING.ALSO HANDWASHING FAUCET AT DISHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. TOILET PAPER HOLDERS BROKEN INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO REPAIR.

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: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT(EAST AREA OF THE KITCHEN)NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.RAGS IS USED TO INSTEAD OF THE STOPPERS. REPAIR ISSUE. FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN KMUST BE REPAIR,HEAVILY LEAKING.ALSO HANDWASHING FAUCET AT DISHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. TOILET PAPER HOLDERS BROKEN INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO REPAIR.

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.