ELEVATE CARE WINDSOR PARK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH NO GLOVES. FOOD HANDLERS BLENDED COOKED CARROTS IN FOOD PROCESSOR AND WAS ADDING INGREDIENTS TO PROCESSOR. FOOD ITEM WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT HOOKED UP. OBSERVED HANSINKS IN DIETARY STAFF WASHROOMS INOPERABLE. SINKS ARE COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS. OTHER WASHROOM FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO STAFF. ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND HAVE HOT WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA (8-10) FLYING AROUND DRAIN WITH BACK UP OF SEWAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND BREAD SHIPPERS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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: OBSERVED THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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: LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE ON PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT HAS TAKEN SEVERAL MINUTES FOR HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN HOT AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH SEWAGE BACK UP. SINK MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL DRAIN IS CORRECTED WITH NO BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILETS IN ALTERNATIVE STAFF WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FREEING OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF BROWN TOWELING IN TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.