RIDGEVIEW REHAB & NURSING CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDE AT WASHROOM USED BY ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE KITCHEN STAFF,IN BASEMENT AREA.PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000076650-17

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW FAN LOCATED ABOVE THE COOLERS AND JUICE DISPENSER.(GREASE BUILD-UP).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.REPLACE MISSING TILE ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(EAST WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DETAIL CLEAN ALL PIPE IN KITCHEN,DUST BUILD-UP.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA,PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR,PROVIDE" END CAPS "WITH THE SHIELD. CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,AND ALL DINING ROOMS IN EACH FLOOR( DUST BUILD-UP).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO BACK FLOW PREVENTER,REMOVE THE EXCESS DIRTY GRAY TAPE(WHICH IS STILL LEAKING)AND PROPER REPAIR IT OR REPLACE.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCE TFOR THE TWO ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN KITCHEN.REPLACE REMOVED WASH BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.

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.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE. I OBSERVED RESIDENTS SMOKING IN A ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,POSTED ON DOOR A SMOKING SCHEDULE(PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT #1).ROOM WAS FULL OF SMOKING RESIDENTS.OBSERVED A CLOUD OF SMOKE,INSIDE THE ROOM, POOR VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW RESIDENTS TO SMOKE INSIDE. STRONG SMELL OF CIGARETTE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN AND THE UPPER FLOORS. KITCHEN IS LOCATED AT SAME FLOOR.(BASEMENT). FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 H000076650-17

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON THE DOOR NOR INSIDE THE ROOM.DOOR HAS SIGN POSTED OF SMOKING SCHEDULE.MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS OF NO "NO SMOKING" ON THE DOOR THAT IS BEING USED AS A SMOKING ROOM FOR RESIDENTS. FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION:7-32-020(A) HOOOO77327-10

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON THE DOOR NOR INSIDE THE ROOM.DOOR HAS SIGN POSTED OF SMOKING SCHEDULE.MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS OF NO "NO SMOKING" ON THE DOOR THAT IS BEING USED AS A SMOKING ROOM FOR RESIDENTS. FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION:7-32-020(A) HOOOO77327-10