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
November 9, 2022 Canvass License #2204272
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This long term care was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 9, 2022. 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 4 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE DAIRY SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING AREA, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 129.7 F WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FINAL RINSE SHOULD REACH 180 F. THE DISHWASHING UNIT WAS REPAIRED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE TWO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES IN ALL OF THE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE TWO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES IN ALL OF THE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections