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CONTINENTAL CARE CENTER

5334-5336 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

CONTINENTAL CARE CENTER has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 13, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 17, 2012, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on July 13, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on July 13, 2012. For example: NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

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.

2 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Remains to be corrected by 10/13/12.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Remains to be corrected by 10/13/12.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Remains to be corrected by 10/13/12.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Remains to be corrected by 10/13/12.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Remains to be corrected by 10/13/12.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSE TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 45.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TAGGED THE COOLER WITH HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED RICE AT 55F-56F. SKIM MILK, 2% MILK, AND WHOLE MILK AT 45.5F-46.5F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $18.00, 10 LBS AND 50 CARTOONS /8OZ. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED OVEN .
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE 2ND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN THE PUMP ROOM/MECHANICAL ROOM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM IST FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM OF KITCHEN EMPLOYEES,DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SOUTH AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • ALL STAFF WASHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR NEED TO BE RE ADJUSTED. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • FOUND NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS ON ALL ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED, CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE 7-32-020. MANAGER POSTED "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOORS WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.

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