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FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER 1512 W FARGO AVE, CHICAGO 60626 Long Term Care
April 16, 2024 Canvass License #2882269
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE,0PPM TO 10PPM,EVEN AFTER THREE TO FOUR TIMES ATTEMPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER:MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F,YOGURT AT TEMP OF 45.7F,VARIOUS KIND OF 8oz CARTOONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 50F; CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY SUPPLEMENT DRINK AT TEMP O 47.8F. FRESH EGGS AT 45.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUDS 60,VALUE 656.MILK WAS TAGGED FOR PROPER DISPOSAL BY THE COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WE OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER:45.7F TO 50F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNIT: MILK,EGGS ETC. AIR TEMP MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR ISSUE AND BY 11:00 AM WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.5FAND BELOW.UNTAGGED UNIT
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BY THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE THE LARGE CABINET IN FOOD STORAGE IS LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE. LEAKING WATER FROM UNDER THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL UNIT ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN DIRTY, BROKEN CAULKING,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, ALREADY USED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK.IN THE KITCKEN; ALSO HOT WATER HANLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.ADDITION WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT SAID FAUCET.
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.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FLOOR GREASE TRAP HAS ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AROUND CAP FROM WATER BACKED UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. A STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM IT.RESOLVE ISSUE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE,AT GRESE TRAP AREA(WASTE WATER DRIED UP)IN FOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM BY THE COFFEE UNITS.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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE,AT GRESE TRAP AREA(WASTE WATER DRIED UP)IN FOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM BY THE COFFEE UNITS.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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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