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LAKELAND INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

LAKELAND INC (AKA: ALDEN LAKELAND NURSING HOME) 820 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Long Term Care
September 1, 2017 Canvass License #2204175
8
Total Violations
5
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:6 8oz WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; 2 6oz PUDDINGS AT TEMP OF 46.5F; 5 8oz OF 2% MILK AT TEMP OF 47.3F; 4 8oz SKIM MILK AT TEMP OF 48F AND 2 8oz LACTATED MILK AT TEMP OF 47.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MILK WAS BROUGH UP TO FLOOR FOR RESIDENTS AT BREAKFAST TIME.FOOD DISCARDED. VALUE 7.17.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO KEEP MILK COLD DURING THE SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED OF SIX HEAD OF LETTUCE,MANAGER DISCARDED THE MENTIONED PRODUCTS.ALSO FOUND ICE CONTAINERS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE STORED BY THE ELEATOR ON TOP THE MOBILE CART AT FOURTH AND THIRD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE CONTAINER IN A SAFE AREA OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE CONTAINERS.ICE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ANY ELEMENTS:microbiological, physical or chemical. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:10 ON WALLS AND THE NORTH PREP TABLE,3 AT COFFEE STATION,5 AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,3 AT DISH ROOM,AND 3 AT ICE CREAM PARLOR,1 HOUSE FILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. KITCHEN DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM. REAR SIDE DOOR BY THE KITCHEN WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP.AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE SAID DOOR. ALSO SIDE REAR DOOR AND KITCHEN DOOR ARE BOTH OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-5-16,REPORT #1965929 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS,INSTEAD WAS POSTED INSIDE THE KITCHEN AT BOARD ACROSS FROM DIETARY MANAGER'S OFFICE.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE MILK SERVING COOLER AND INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER AT ICE CREAM PARLOR ROOM.NEED TO REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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: WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO RE-GROUT.DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD,CORNERS AND UNDER FLOOR PIPES.WATER SPILLAGE UNDER THE COFFEE STATION,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.
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: PEELING PAINT AND BUBBLED UP PAINT THROUGHPUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPAIR. BLACK SLIME ON APPLIED CAULK AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND BACK OF PREP TABLE AT NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.REMOVE,RE-APPLY CAULK AND MAINTAIN
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AND BUBBLED UP PAINT THROUGHPUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPAIR. BLACK SLIME ON APPLIED CAULK AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND BACK OF PREP TABLE AT NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.REMOVE,RE-APPLY CAULK AND MAINTAIN
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.

Health Department Information

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