SOUTHPOINT NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Nursing home

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING SCOOP LAYING INSIDE SCRAMBLED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES ABOVE FOOD AND CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING AT BASE AND MIDDLE STOPPER LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ALL AREAS REFUSE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR EXIT SIGN IN KITCHEN, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE KITCHEN AND LOCKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR EXIT SIGN IN KITCHEN, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE KITCHEN AND LOCKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.