SOUTHVIEW MANOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. COPIES OF THE CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERAING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZER IN THE BASIN FULL OF DISHES, AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. THERE WAS NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP ALL THE BASINS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WASHING DISHWARE. THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WILL BE UTILIZED TO WASH DISHWARE, UNTIL SANITIZER IS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES, 1 LIVE ROACH, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE WALLS NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ESPEICALLY UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG THE FLOORS AND CREVICES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. ALSO, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH AND RINSE GAUGES ON THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT MOVING TO DISPLAY THE TEMPERATURES DURING THE WASH AND RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIP WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, TO TEST THE SANITIZER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE NEAR THE BOOSTER UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING WATER CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET SEATS IN ONE OF THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA WITH URINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET SEATS IN ONE OF THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA WITH URINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.