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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601. 11 (C) OBSERVED FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM UNDER VENDING MACHINES AND LOCKERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: 5-205.15 (B)OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PEELING UP AND FOOD WASTE AND WATER COLLECTING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE PEELING UP AND FOOD WASTE AND WATER COLLECTING UNDERNEATH. FLOOR TILES ARE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. FLOORS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALL IN WOMENS LOCKER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALL AND WALL COVING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PEELING UP AND FOOD WASTE AND WATER COLLECTING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE PEELING UP AND FOOD WASTE AND WATER COLLECTING UNDERNEATH. FLOOR TILES ARE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. FLOORS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALL IN WOMENS LOCKER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALL AND WALL COVING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.