THE HARTWELL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOT ALL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOODS ARE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER REPAIR ISSUE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS(STRINGS) AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO TIE SOAP HOSE TO FAUCET AT FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK. PLASTIC TIES WERE EXTREMELY GRIMED. CLEANABLE MATERIAL IS REQUIRED NEED TO REPAIR OVEN RIGHT DOOR, NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSE WITHOUT USING ALUMINUM FOILS(SHAPED TO A BALL)PLACED BETWEEN DOOR AND OVEN UNIT.REPAIR CAUSE

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE AT SAME SINK. ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE A GALVANIZE MATERIAL OR NON-RUSTY MATERIAL

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM.

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.