COVENANT HOME OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES EXTERIOR SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED STAINS AND DEBRIS AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISH MACHINE SUCH THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE 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: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, NESCAFE COFFEE STATION AND JUICE DISPENSER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED; OVERFLOWING TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS DAMAGED LID WITH LARGE OPENINGS ON CENTER OF LID.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR SERVICE AND REPLACE MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID,MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR THE ICE MAKER.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR THE ICE MAKER.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.