Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 13, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Long Term Care · Chicago, IL
Fairmont Care Center
5061 N Pulaski Rd
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6 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 13, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 105 DROPPINGS INSIDE AND UNDERNEATH RADIATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS IN CAFETERIA ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF PEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 5, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS WITHIN DRY STORAGE ROOM, CAFETERIA INCLUDING WITH TABLES CHAIRS VENDING MACHINES. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 12-15 LIVE COCKROACHES WITHIN OVEN WITHIN COOKING AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY ROLLING RACKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Mar 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN SIX DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB IN THE ROOM CONTAINING THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND IN SMALL PREP ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED WITH MULTIPLE DISHWASHER TRAY RACKS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED DISHWASHING RACKS FROM BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN GROUND BEEF IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF BOXED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALLF OOD ITEMS SIX INXHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN TOILET ROOM CEILING NEAR THE PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES IN TOILET ROOM AND TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source