LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED :CHICKEN,EGGS ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 9:11am. ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN USED ALSO FOR "EYE STATION". A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. RELOCATE "EYE STATION" BY INSTALLING A SINK FOR THAT PURPOSE OR OTHER METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

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.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.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: 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.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.