WARREN PARK HEALTH & LIVING CENTER, LLC 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. KITCHEN: OVER 20 DROPPINGS UNDER TABLES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE WEST WINDOWS, OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON PORTABLE FOOD CARTS,OVER 80 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE AREA ON TOP PLASTIC LINERS OF SHELVES BETWEEN #10 FOOD CANS,UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.OVER 100 DROPPINGS AT ACTIVITY ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE RESIDENT ACTIVITY ROOM,AND OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM.OVER 20 DROPPINGS AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA,UNDER THE RADIATOR COVER. FOUND WINDOWS OPENED WITH NO PROTECTION/SCREEN AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA, AT FIRST FLOOR ACTIVITY OFFICE/STORAGE,5 SMALL FLIES IN THE KITCHEN, OPENINGS AROUND/CORNERS OF THE TWO WINDOWS AIR CONDITIONERS INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN WINDOWS;ALSO NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR GAP OF 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS.KEEP WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREENS AT SAID WINDOWS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-17,REPORT #1981566 #35-REPLACED TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS EXCESS GLUE,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE OR REPLACE WALL TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #36--NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED FOR LIGHT AT DISH ROOM/LOW TEM DISH MACHINE,(WEST)AND EAST DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS(CDI) #38-NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM. MECHANICAL DRAINS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DRAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. TODAT 10-3-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE MACHINE IS STORED INSIDE THE STAFF BREAK ROOM.OBSERVED DOOR OPENED,ICE MACHINE IS IN PUBLIC/RESIDENT AND STAFF VIEW.MANGER STATED DOOR USUALLY IS LOCKED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIME,PROVIDE LOCK FOR THE ICE MACHINE OR RELOCATE UNIT IN A SAFE PLACE(KITCHEN).

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: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE CHUTE. GRIMES AND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN STAFF DINING ROOM.

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: NO FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE ACTIVITY ROOM NEED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT ACTIVITY ROOM,STORAGE,AND OFFICE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REPLACED PLASTIC FLOOR TILES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL.PLASTIC BASEBOARDS /COVING IN KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGES MUST BE RE-SEALED.

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: DUST AND STAINS ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DUST AND STAINS ON PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND DISROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.