CONTINENTAL CARE CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 45.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TAGGED THE COOLER WITH HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED RICE AT 55F-56F. SKIM MILK, 2% MILK, AND WHOLE MILK AT 45.5F-46.5F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $18.00, 10 LBS AND 50 CARTOONS /8OZ. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT.

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 REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED OVEN .

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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE 2ND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN THE PUMP ROOM/MECHANICAL ROOM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR.

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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM OF KITCHEN EMPLOYEES,DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SOUTH AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ALL STAFF WASHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR NEED TO BE RE ADJUSTED. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ALL STAFF WASHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR NEED TO BE RE ADJUSTED. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.