THE CARLTON AT THE LAKE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN POLICY WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED, TIGHTLY COVERED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.(HARD BOILED EGGS AT 61.3F) ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB OF FOOD WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE. SAUSAGE AT 106.5 F, GROUND TURKEY AT 113.9 F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 100.6 F, EGGS AT 107.6 F, AND PANCAKES 110.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT THE TEMPERATURE OF 135 DEGREES OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF SAID FOOD PRODUCT AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $10 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #20. FOR CITATION .

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A EYE WASH DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE SINK FOR EYE WASHING STATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NOZZLE IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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 MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE COED WASHROOM, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---- ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE THE SAME PREP TABLE.----NOTED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG BASEBOARD OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.---- NOTED DIRTY WALL SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE COED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE COED WASHROOM, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---- ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE THE SAME PREP TABLE.----NOTED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG BASEBOARD OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.---- NOTED DIRTY WALL SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE COED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.