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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED COOKED PULLED TURKEY STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 58.6F TO 60.5F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40F , VALUE 267.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO PROTECT ICE SCOOP FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MILK REACH-IN COOLER.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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER SHELF INSIDE THE MILK COOLER,ALSO FOUL ODOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SLICE MACHINE.ALSO DRAIN PIPES UNDER DISHMACHINE(DAIRY 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN,SPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,DISHROOM ,REPAIR ISSUE

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: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN,SPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,DISHROOM ,REPAIR ISSUE

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.