GRASMERE PLACE LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: REAR EXIT IN DINING ROOM WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS AT BOTTOM. REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 HOT WATER PROVIDED AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, HOWEVER IT TAKES TOO LONG(OVER 10 MINUTES) FOR HOT WATER TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM OF 100F. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.12 OUTSIDE GROUND WHERE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED NEED TO BE CLEAN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR METAL SHEETS UNSEALED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD STORAGE( OUTSIDE BASEMENT). HOLES AND BROKEN WALLS BEHIND AND BESIDE THE STOVE. BROKEN WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONTLINE. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR METAL SHEETS UNSEALED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD STORAGE( OUTSIDE BASEMENT). HOLES AND BROKEN WALLS BEHIND AND BESIDE THE STOVE. BROKEN WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONTLINE. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.