SYMPHONY RESIDENCES AT LINCOLN PARK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM DONNING NEW GLOVES BEFORE WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY UTENSILS AND OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISHROOM; WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES. AFTER MY INFORMATION DIETITIAN CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DUE SINK WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH WATER, SOAP, AND UTENSILS THAT ARE SOAKING. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE FREE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: IN USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM NOT MAINTAINING 180F AT FINAL RINSE, PRESENTLY MAINTAIN 142.9F. CHECKED THE UNIT SEVERAL TIMES WITH MY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AND THEIR STICKERS WHICH DID NOT CHANGE COLOR(BLACK) TO INDICATE THAT UNIT MAINTAINS 180F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION, " DO NOT USE. USE A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT SERVING AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM(WHICH DISHROOM IS PRESENTLY IN USE) NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR. AFTER MY REQUEST DIETITIAN TOLD THE EMPLOYEE TO RECONNECT THE DRAINPIPE TO THE HANDWASHING SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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: NO COVER WAS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES AND FOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ALSO UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.