WARREN PARK HEALTH & LIVING CENTER, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 52.3F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING, OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ALSO FOUND 10 EACH 8oz CARTON OF MILK AT TEMP OF 45.5F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON SATURDAY AND SERVED ON SUNDAY. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE,POUND 6,VALUE 11. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WE(ENGINEER,CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE DUMPSTER(DIRTY FOOD GLOVES, PLASTIC CUPS, BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ETC.). UNDER THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OBSERVED STAGNATE DIRTY WATER MIXED WITH FOOD LIQUID,EXCESS FLIES AND FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM GROUND, ALSO IF GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS LEAKING NEED TO TO REPLACE OR REPAIR,NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS STAGNATE WATER AND FOOD LIQUID AND RE-SURFACE BROKEN CEMENT. NEED TOP KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER( DRY OPENED FOOD)AT STORAGE AREA. PAINT RAW WOOD BY THE AIR CONDITION, ABOVE THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO COVER RUSTY AND BROKEN BASE OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALL PAPER LINER AND ALUMINUM FOIL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE MESH FOR WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ENTRY.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR PROBLEM.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PIPES THROUGHT THE KITCHEN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE.

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: REPAIR/ REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(POT SINK)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WRAPS AROUND PIPE AND PEELING PAINT AT WATER PIPE IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-WRAP ALL PIPE IN THE KITCHEN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE FOOD CARTS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DINING AREA BY THE ACTIVITY ROOM.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPLACE BROKE TOILET SEAT AT MEN'S WASHROOM/LOCKER ROOM,IN BASEMENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE KITCHEN, BY THE POT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE KITCHEN, BY THE POT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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.