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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOMS ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN GLUE BOARDS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN AND ICE MACHINE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. THE FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, AND THAT IS ALSO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ICE BUILDUP FOUND NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER FAN BLADE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMILATION, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH IN THE RESTROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY. AREAS INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO; EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS, AND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK UNTIS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: GROUT/BASE COVING IS MISSING ALONG FLOOR ADJACENT TO WALL LOCATED NEAR CORNER ROOM OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK NEAREST TO COFFEE STATION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN CORNER OF ROOM LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ COFFEE STATION. FACILITY MUST REPAIR CRACKED TILES AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN CORNER OF ROOM LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ COFFEE STATION. FACILITY MUST REPAIR CRACKED TILES AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.