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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE SERVING CARTS ARE STORED WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED THE SERVING TRAYS AND LIDS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED TWO LEAKS IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA: AT THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE WATER WAS COLLECTED BY A RED SANITATION BUCKET ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. THE DEBRIS BUILD-UP WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THIS SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WERE IN DISREPAIR. WHEN I ASKED THE MANAGER ON SITE TO TURN ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM SHOWED SIGNS THAT IT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF OR ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION SYSTEMS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WERE IN DISREPAIR. WHEN I ASKED THE MANAGER ON SITE TO TURN ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM SHOWED SIGNS THAT IT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF OR ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.