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PIONEER GARDENS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Assisted living senior care

PIONEER GARDENS 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO 60653 Assisted Living Senior Care
June 17, 2014 Canvass License #1677537
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO LABELS OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TWO COMP SINK; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN NEAR THE END OF THE HOT HOLDING LINE HAS CHIPPED PAINT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AROUND CEILING VENTS AND SOME LIGHT SHIELDS. OBSERVED DUST ON FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN NEAR THE END OF THE HOT HOLDING LINE HAS CHIPPED PAINT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AROUND CEILING VENTS AND SOME LIGHT SHIELDS. OBSERVED DUST ON FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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