PETERSON PK HEALTH CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CUSTARD AT 44.5F, 40 OZ, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.5F, 3 LBS, KIMCHI AT 45,6F, 1.5LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $200.00, 4.5 LBS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.

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: CAULK AROUND THE 2, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.