HERITAGE NURSING HOME INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES, THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HANDLED CLEAN DISHES. ALSO OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS WIPING PREP COUNTER,SHELVES, STOVE AND GARBAGE LID AND WASHING DIRTY LINEN CLOTHS,THEN GOING BACK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, AND PREPARED CHICKEN TO BE COOKED, WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN NOR WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR OVEN DOOR BY THE PREP TABLE.DOOR HINGES ARE TOO LOOSE

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE SHELF WERE CLEAN PLATES ARE STORED IN KITCHEN AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DO NOT USE PAPER FOR SHELF LINER.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BY THE AIR CONDITION SOUTH-EAST WALL, AT SECOND FLOOR RESIDENT'S DINING AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.