PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

THE ATRIUM HLTH CARE CTRS, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

THE ATRIUM HLTH CARE CTRS, INC (AKA: THE ATRIUM) 1425 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO 60626 Long Term Care
January 12, 2012 Canvass License #53438
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor

Inspection Summary

This long term care was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 12, 2012. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 8 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, IN KITCHEN
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA(IN FRONT OF BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREA,AND WERE IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS SPECIALLY CORNERS.
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 #36
MINOR
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN(DEAD INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP). ALSO CHANGE DEAD LIGHT BULBS, REAR PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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 PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH SIDE)OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE WALL.ALSO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT SAID SINK.REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AND SAID SINK(UNABLE TO TURN THE HANDLE).
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REPLACE BROKEN LIDS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.LIDS ARE BROKEN FROM THE HINGES, HOWEVER ABLE TO CLOSE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #70
MINOR
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE. WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED RESIDENTS SMOKING IN DINING/BREAK ROOM, ROOM WAS FULL OF SMOKING RESIDENTS.OBSERVED RESIDENTS IN LINE WITH CIGARETTES IN THEIR HANDS, AWAITING TO GET IN THE ROOM TO SMOKE.INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW RESIDENTS TO SMOKE INSIDE. STRONG SMELL OF CIGARETTE SMOKE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN,DUE TO KITCHEN IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA AND DOORS ARE OPENED. FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 H000076636-12
Violation #70
MINOR
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 "DINING ROOM".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS AT DOOR, A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON THE DOOR THAT IS BEING USED AS A SMOKING ROOM FOR RESIDENTS. ALSO POST AT FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCES THAT SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL DOORS,WINDOWS AND VENTILATION INTAKES. FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION:7-32-020(A) HOOOO76637-13
Violation #70
MINOR
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 "DINING ROOM".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS AT DOOR, A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON THE DOOR THAT IS BEING USED AS A SMOKING ROOM FOR RESIDENTS. ALSO POST AT FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCES THAT SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL DOORS,WINDOWS AND VENTILATION INTAKES. FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2012. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION:7-32-020(A) HOOOO76637-13

Health Department Information

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