COVENANT HOME OF CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK, DESIGNED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPERTOWEL IN 3RD FLOOR CAFE SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C).

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: PREMISES HAS RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE (ON 3RD FLOOR CAFE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISHMACHINE. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). RESIDENTIAL TYPE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPLACED BY A COMMERCIAL TYPE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (HOT RUNNING WATER AT 109.0F).

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 HANDWASHING IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (HOT RUNNING WATER AT 109.0F).

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.