LITTLE VILAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, L Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(MILK) HELD IN SECOND FLOOR SERVING AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS AT COST OF $5. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT COLD TEMPERATURE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE MUST HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, MAKE SMOOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA FOR SINGLE SERVICE PAPER ITEMS(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR 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: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA FOR SINGLE SERVICE PAPER ITEMS(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR 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.