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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPNGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLBASE UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNETH REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL TILES CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

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 DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL TILES CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

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.