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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND BIG OPENING INTO EAST WALL OF FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND BIG OPENING INTO EAST WALL OF FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING 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.