THE CARLTON AT THE LAKE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND ON LOWER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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: NOTED SOME RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-PAINT/SEAL.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING AND/OR LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE TOP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST REMOVE EYEWASH STATION FROM THE DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED HANDWASHING STATIONS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

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: NOTED MELTED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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: NOTED OPEN CRACKS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE RADIATOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE SAME ROOM AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE COVING.

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: NOTED OPEN CRACKS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE RADIATOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE SAME ROOM AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE COVING.

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.