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BRYN MAWR CARE, INC.

5547 N KENMORE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

BRYN MAWR CARE, INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 9, 2012. The most recent inspection, on March 16, 2012, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 9, 2012. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on March 9, 2012. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 9, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALSO REPAIR BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET IN EACH FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: REPAIR WALL ,REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE MOP ON 4,5,6 FLOOR,ALSO THIRD FLOOR MOP CLOSET HAS STRONG ODOR OF SEWAGE GAS -INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSED DOOR DEVICE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO NEED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS AT SAID SINK(NOT PROPERLY ABLE TO STOP WATER ,CONTINUE TO DRAIN)
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO SLIME SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE ICE NOOZLE DISPENSER AND TRAYS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT,TURNED OFF THE UNIT,TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE- FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED 312-746-4240,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A),H000077634-11
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND BOTH WASHROOMS FIRST FLOOR BY THE FRONT DESK USED BY THE STAFF AND RESIDENTS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS,OBSERVED A MAN COMING OUT FROM MEN'S WASHROOM TRY TO DRY HANDS ON SLEEVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE IN BOTH WASHROOMS,PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-030. FOUND STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED,WE OBSERVED(MANAGER AND I) ENCRUSTED FECES ON TOILET SEAT,SEAT AND TOILET HAS BEEN CLEANED UPON MY REQUEST,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE-LIDS NOT CLOSED AND SOME OF THE LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS,KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,AND IF NEEDED TO ADD ADDITIONAL SERVICE FOR GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 09-25-09,REPORT #156940,#38 MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON 6 MOP SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSES AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; OBSERVED TODAY SOME OF THE SINKS WITH ATTACHED GREEN HOSES,WHICH IS CUT IN HALF AND ATTACHED TO FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN REAR STORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALSO REPAIR BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET IN EACH FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR WALL ,REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE MOP ON 4,5,6 FLOOR,ALSO THIRD FLOOR MOP CLOSET HAS STRONG ODOR OF SEWAGE GAS -INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO NEED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS AT SAID SINK(NOT PROPERLY ABLE TO STOP WATER, THEY CONTINUE TO DRAIN).

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