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INTERNATIONAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INTERNATIONAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER (AKA: APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER) 4815 S WESTERN BLVD, CHICAGO 60609 Long Term Care
March 31, 2010 License Re-Inspection License #1947749
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/BOOSTER HEATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WOODEN STANDS IN 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY ROOM AT LOWER LEVEL,VENT COVERS IN MEN/WOMEN LOCKER ROOMS/WASHROOMS/UTILITY CLOSETS, AROUND ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR,AND WALLS IN MEN WASHROOM LOWER LEVER, AND CEILING/WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE CARPETING ON THIRD FLOOR TO REMOVE STRONG URINE ODOR.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND OR PAINT EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE. AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS IN LOCKER ROOMS, AND RUSTED/STAINED PANELS AT DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN DINING ROOMS ON 1ST-3RD FLOOR AND RE-PAINT WORN SECTIONS IN SAID AREA AND MEN TOILET ROOM AT LOWER LEVEL.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AT LOWER LEVEL BY MEN/WOMEN LOCKER ROOMS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO COFEE MACHINE VENDING UNIT AT LOWER LEVEL DINING AREA AND ICE MACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO COFEE MACHINE VENDING UNIT AT LOWER LEVEL DINING AREA AND ICE MACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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