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MISERICORDIA LONG TERM CARE

6300 N RIDGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

MISERICORDIA LONG TERM CARE has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2014, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 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 and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 August 6, 2013. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 August 6, 2013. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 2014. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 once on March 2, 2010. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EQUIPMENT STORED AT DRY/SANITIZED DISH ROOM THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE CARTS)
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND DIRT.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • NOTED A GRAYISH,YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE RYAN CENTER PREP AREA DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER ICE MACHINE THAT IS PROPERLY CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA VERY HEAVILY OVER LOADED WITH GARBAGE PROVIDING FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAY MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CONTAIN GARBAGE INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST AND DIRT.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS AND ON PREP SHELVES (UPPER AND LOWER SIDES OF SHELVES), DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND SLIGHT MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND AT REAR PREP AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN DISH MACHINE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 2CEILING TILES MISSING IN BOSS BOY ROOM,AND REPAIR WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN GIRLS TOILET.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN CATERING PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE FOR 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, SCHOOL LUNCH PREP ROOM.

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