PIONEER GARDENS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Assisted living senior care

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN ORIGIONAL CONTAINERS, TO ENSURE THE FIFI (FIRST IN FIRST OUT) IS WORKING.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE i.e. DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, OVEN, VENT HOOD AND COOLERS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WATER POOLING IN BOILER ROOM ( TOP FLOOR), KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BUILDING AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE BROKEN WEATHER STRIP IN EXIT DOOR IN ROOF BOILER ROOM.

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: REPLACE ANY AND ALL MISSING, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES ON WALLS PREVENTING INSECT HORBAGE. CLEAN DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT i.e. FRONT LOBBY AND WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIEDS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIEDS.

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.