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

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK WHITE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(IF IS PAINTED MUST USE NON-TOXIC MATERIAL,ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL),ALSO RELEASE KNOB FROM INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS RUSTY NOT EASILY TO RELEASE DOOR.REPAIR/REPLACE.BROKEN INTERIOR LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACE.PRESENTLY REPAIRED WITH EXCESS TAPE WHICH NOT ABLE TO SEAL LID LINER. OBSERVED EXCESS DUCT TAPES ON PIPES(MOSTLY UNSTUCK AND DIRTY)INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,REMOVE DUCT TAPE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES INSIDE THE LARGE DRY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING. -

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK. -

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. -

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN STAFF WASHROOMS

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN.LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO CONTAINER, TO MINIMIZE ATTRACTION FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)

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: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings BROKEN WALL AND PEELING PAINT AT NORTH-EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BY THE HOOD.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE DRY STORAGE(UN-USED WALK-IN COOLER).REPAIR SAID AREA.REMOVE BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. APPLIED MATERIAL/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: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings BROKEN WALL AND PEELING PAINT AT NORTH-EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN BY THE HOOD.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE DRY STORAGE(UN-USED WALK-IN COOLER).REPAIR SAID AREA.REMOVE BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. APPLIED MATERIAL/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.