ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH, LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN FOOD PEELER BEING STORED BETWEEN THE SINK AND REAR MECHANICS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN/MISSING PLASTIC AIR CURTAIN ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.----PLASTIC CLEAN PLATE CART ON WHEELS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BURNT, MELTED PLASTIC EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW PRESSED WOOD AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: MUST REMOVE ALL EYEWASH STATIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.-----NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.----THE SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE ON THE DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO HANG ABOVE THE SINK BASIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DISH, AND DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR SHIELD FOR THE WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE STAFF WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE STAFF WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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.