THOREK COMMUNITY RETIREMENT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HOT TRAYLINE AT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

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

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: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT IS USED TO TRANSFER HOT FOOD FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THOREK COMMUNITY HOME. REPLACE REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE

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: THE BROKEN HANDLE (REPAIRED WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE)AT THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(BY THE WEST WINDOW) IN THE REAR SERVING AREA MUST BE REPLACED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SERVING/PREP AREA. SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: A DRAINBOARDS OF WAREWASHING SINK(3-COMPARTMENT SINK) SHOULD BE SELF DRAINING

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: A DRAINBOARDS OF WAREWASHING SINK(3-COMPARTMENT SINK) SHOULD BE SELF DRAINING

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.