EDEN SUPPORTIVE LIVING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS TURKEY AT 54.6F IN TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. 1 LB CHEESE IN SAME COOLER AT 49.3F. COOLER FOUND TO HAVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 33.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP IN RESIDENTS DINING ROOM WASHROOM OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DINING ROOM PANTRY. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. RIGHT COMPARTMENT PARTIALLY COVERED/SEALED WITH PLASTIC. RIGHT COMPARTMENT DIRTY WITH LIQUID AND SLIME DRAINING INTO BUCKET UNDER SINK. LEFT COMPARTMENT EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN IN BOTH COMPARTMENTS. REMOVE PLASTIC AND CAULKING AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ENTRANCE TO DRY STORAGE WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK FOR COOKS LINE UNTIL REPAIRED.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL FROM REAR WALK-WAY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL FROM REAR WALK-WAY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.