HARMONY NURSING & REHAB CTR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SIDE DOOR FACING PULASKI RD WITH OVER ONE INCH OF A GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR BY THE DIETARY DEPT.OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT AND INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID, AND OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AND ANOTHER DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES AND WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AND RODENT PROOFED LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK THE FOLOWING: CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE WASHBOWL SINK OF NURSES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,4TH FLOOR NURSES WASHROOM, AND MENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF ALL MOP SINK, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR ,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE 3RD FLOOR NURSES WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD/COVING.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FOLLOWING : 1ST FLOOR WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM BY THE WASHBOWL SINK; 2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR WALLS INSIDE ALL MOP SINK CLOSET; WALLS INSIDE THE NURSES WASHROOM BY THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FOLLOWING : 1ST FLOOR WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM BY THE WASHBOWL SINK; 2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR AND 4TH FLOOR WALLS INSIDE ALL MOP SINK CLOSET; WALLS INSIDE THE NURSES WASHROOM BY THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.