THE SELFHELP HOME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, ON STORED PRODUCE, ONIONS, PACKAGED GOODS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A PROP FOR THE METAL PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR EQUIPMENT FOR SHELVING. MUST USE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR GROUTING AT THE LARGE FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PREP. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH ROOM ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR GROUTING AT THE LARGE FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PREP. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH ROOM ENTRANCE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.