MISERICORDIA LONG TERM CARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT REAR COFFEE PREP AREA. PRESENT TEMP FROM 58.6F TO 63.8F.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMP OF 85F AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE;48 HOURS GIVEN.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM, STORAGE BY THE DISHROOM,COFFEE AREA AND DOORS WERE DINING AREA IS LOCATED.OVER 20 SMALL FLIES,ON WALLS,DOORS,SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. 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: FOUND KNIVES,SOAP AND EMPLOYEES HAT STORED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER LOCATION FOR ITEM MENTIONED. OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSIL STORED ON FLOOR UNCOVERED IN STORAGE DISH ROOM,ALSO STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITH NO COVER/LIDS,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDE LIDS FOR SAID UTENSILS. FOUND GRAY DUCT TAPE ON METAL BOX FOR DISH MACHINE CONVEYOR BELT,IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED,ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS ON WEST WALL OF THE NEW ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.

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: DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER THE CABINET OF COFFEE/SERVING AREA BY THE DINING ROOM,CEMENT FLOOR UNEVEN,BROKEN MISSING FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,SPECIALLY IN DISH ROOM AREA. EXCESS DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. ALL FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: POTABLE WHITE FAN IN DISHES STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS DUST,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROON WITH DUST BUILD UP,NEED TO REMOVE. VENT COVER IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM WITH DUST AND RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM,LEAKING PIPE UNDER PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. UN THREAD FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR COFFEE AREA/ICE MACHINE AREA,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC BAG AT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COOKING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPER. NO VENTILATION PROVIDE AT STAFF WASHROOMS(KITCHEN AREA),MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEED TO BE INSTALL BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLOSE ENOGH TO THESE TWO PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM,LEAKING PIPE UNDER PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. UN THREAD FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR COFFEE AREA/ICE MACHINE AREA,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC BAG AT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COOKING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPER. NO VENTILATION PROVIDE AT STAFF WASHROOMS(KITCHEN AREA),MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEED TO BE INSTALL BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLOSE ENOGH TO THESE TWO PREP AREA.

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.