PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
IMPERIAL CONV & GERIATRIC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care
October 6, 2010
Tag Removal
License #3792
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DURING TAG REMOVAL EMPLOYEE USING "IVY PANTRY" EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR WASHING UTENSILS. DIRTY DISHES AND FOOD TRAY BEING SOAKED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND REVIEWED PROPER METHODS FOR DISH WASHING.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DURING TAG REMOVAL EMPLOYEE USING "IVY PANTRY" EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR WASHING UTENSILS. DIRTY DISHES AND FOOD TRAY BEING SOAKED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND REVIEWED PROPER METHODS FOR DISH WASHING.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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