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THE WATERFORD CARE CENTER

7445 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

THE WATERFORD CARE CENTER has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 8, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on June 8, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times on June 8, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 3 times on June 8, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    0 infractions

  2. License

    8 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS ANSI APPROVED TO STORE DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IS CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • DUCT TAPE IS USED AS A MEANS TO REPAIR GREASE TRAPS. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE TO ENSURE GREASE TRAP IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR GREASE TRAP AS NEEDED.---CASING ON WASTEWATER PIPING ON CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT/PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IS IN DISREPAIR. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE THE SOLID CASING.---PLASTIC WRAP WAS USED AS A MEANS TO REPAIR PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP-AROUND PIPING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ANSI APPROVED DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE. THE FACILITY MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN OF ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • WOOD SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WOOD SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.---RAW WOOD USED TO COVER WINDOW BEHIND DISH MACHINE. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS FOUND ON THE SPRAY HOSE NEAR THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • TILED FLOORING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IS MISSING. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING TILES WITH FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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