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

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OILETS 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.