FOSTER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED,WITH A BIG HOLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LID AND MAKE IT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: CUSTOMER/STAFF WASHROOM IN THE FRONT LOBBY AND IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ROOM WITH ONLY BETWEEN 71 DEGREE F TO 77 DEGREE F WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 85 DEGREE F WATER TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: CUSTOMER/STAFF WASHROOM IN THE FRONT LOBBY AND IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ROOM WITH ONLY BETWEEN 71 DEGREE F TO 77 DEGREE F WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 85 DEGREE F WATER TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.