LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, INCORPORATED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PRODUCE AND STORAGE RACKS ADJACENT TO FREEZER #1 IN PREP AREA. ALSO, SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON WALLS AND FOOD IN DRY STORAGE AND FLYING THROUGHOUT MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CREATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS, USE PROPER STORAGE RISER INSTEAD; AND DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FOIL IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM ACCUMULATION FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.