THE CLARE, TERRACES AT THE CLARE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN 17TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER (COOKED PASTA, RED SAUCE, COOKED VEGETABLES) COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM PAD ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN 17TH FLOOR KITCHEN AREA (USED AS BUMPER FOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR) TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND UNCLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM PAD AND REPLACE WITH RUBBER OR OTHER MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR USE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SQUARE CUT-OUT HOLE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN THE 17TH FLOOR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WITH PANEL THAT CAN BE OPENED FOR MAINTENANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN 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 LARGE SQUARE CUT-OUT HOLE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN THE 17TH FLOOR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WITH PANEL THAT CAN BE OPENED FOR MAINTENANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN 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.