COMMUNITY CARE OPERATOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPATACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF LIDS. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND ALONG THE FENCE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE ALL RECEPTACLE LIDS AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FROM WINDOW SILL AND STORE IN A CLEAN AND NEAT MANNER.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL AT ICE MACHINE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUSTY UNUSED GREASE TRAP COVER FROM FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAYS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND OUTSIDE KITCHEN OFFICE WINDOW. MUST MAKE ALL CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.