THE GROVE AT LINCOLN PARK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 44.6F,1 LB.SLICED TOMATO 46.1F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 44.9F,3.5LBS MEAT BALLS 46.1F,15LB.CUT WATERMELON 45.6F,2.5LBS. DICED TOMATOES 45.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29LBS. $14.42 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED 2- GARBAGE CANS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED,AND ICE INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED ICE AND GARBAGE CANS FROM HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILING,WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM,BREAKROOM.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/16.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,RICE,SLICED TURKEY,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD CART,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES OF DOOR TRIM OF CHEMICAL CABINET NEAR WALK IN COOLER

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,TOP OF STOVE,CAN OPENER BLADE,FOOD CARTS,EXTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON LOWER WALL AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE

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.