MADO HEALTHCARE-DOUGLAS PARK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS MILK, VEGETABLES, AND TURKEY) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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 NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN IN-USE DISHWASHING ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA INTERNAL LID WITH A PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLYING THROUGHOUT STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED, AND FLYING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 66 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM, UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT (DISHWASHER AND DRYING RACKS), SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND A LARGE CABINET, UNDER BULK CONTAINERS WITH WHEELS AND ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE PUMP ROOM ON THE THE FLOOR IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROLLING WHITE BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD BUILT ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES STORED INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS STORED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD AND DRIED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND RED DOOR) 1SRT FLOOR INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND RED DOOR) 1SRT FLOOR INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.