THE HARTWELL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSING TOO MUCH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE,OVER 200ppm(TEST PAPER BECAME BLACK).UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 9:50am ON SITE ABLE TO CORRECTED PROBLEM,PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100ppm.UNTAGGED UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AND MONITOR DAILY

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/DISH ROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.PAPER TOWELS IN ORDER WILL BE DELIVERED ON MONDAY,PER MANAGER STATEMENT.TEMPORALLY NAPKINS IN USE AND STORED AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 10am PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE STAFF WASHROOM,ALSO CEMENT FLOOR HAS ROUGH, UNEVEN SURFACE ACROSS THE DRY STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN.REPLACE/REPAIR SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISH MACHINE BROKEN,PEELING AND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND AT ICE MACHINE.NEED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION. OBSERVED TAPE USED TO HOLD MECHANICAL DRAIN HANDLE TO STOP WATER TO DRAIN(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT)AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO REPAIR DRAIN LINE.

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: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND AT ICE MACHINE.NEED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION. OBSERVED TAPE USED TO HOLD MECHANICAL DRAIN HANDLE TO STOP WATER TO DRAIN(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT)AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO REPAIR DRAIN LINE.

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.