THE AUSTIN OASIS, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN MANAGER'S OFFICE, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER BULK CONTAINER OF OATMEAL, ON FLOOR SCATTERED ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE, UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE, AND PREP TABLES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 100 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, FLYING AROUND NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, COOLING UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM SAID AREAS, AND MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR OVENS CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON FLOOR UNDER SAID EQUIPMENT. NOTED HOT WATER NOZZLE ON FAUCET NECK LOOSE AND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRY SPACE TO PREP AREA, NOTED MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING THROUGHOUT SAID AREA 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRY SPACE TO PREP AREA, NOTED MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING THROUGHOUT SAID AREA 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.