COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTHCARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PAPER TOWELS WERE STORED IN AN AUTOMATIC DISPENSER AND WERE NOT DISPENSING. EMPLOYEE HAD TO REPLACE BATTERIES FOR PAPER TOWELS TO DISPENSE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 118F. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. 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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HASHBROWNS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 90F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 87F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK-UP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK-UP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.