Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center II, LLC

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 15 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted near the dishmachine, in rolling carts used to serve residents, and on floors in dining areas. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the radiators in resident dining area on floors 2-3. Instructed to detail clean dining areas after mealtimes to remove spills and prevent pest harborage.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door with gap opening approx:1/4" at bottom right corner.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler to remove mold like build-up and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint debris on ceiling next to the kitchen 2-door stand-up cooler and at ceiling above the 1-compartment prep sink near the walk-in-freezer and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several light shields missing from the light fixtures in the ktchen prep/dish washing area.instructed to provide and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2579959 DATED:08/11/2023 #51--5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED 1 OF 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN WORKING REPAIR. SAID SINK HAD NO RUNNING COLD WATER AND WOULD DISPENSE WATER FROM SANITIZER TUBE INSTEAD OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/17/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted racks in walk in cooler and in dry storage. Instructed manager to replace or repaint rusted racks.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 3 compartment sinks not in working repair. Said sink had no running cold water and would dispense water from sanitizer tube instead of faucet. Instructed manager to ensure all 3 compartment sinks are properly functioning.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed light trash debris on floor around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drain opener at the first compartment (left side) of the 3 compartment (pots and pans) sink or provide drain stopper to hold the water.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with excessive white moldlike build up inside walk-in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain around walk-in freezer interior door frame with black mold-like accumulation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of one compartment sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (cold) faucet handle at 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust and moldlike accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain wall and ceiling with spillage inside walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seam under and around dishmachine.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 the employee washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Must install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 end caps are missing from several of the light fixtures at the end of the bulbs in the dish washing area and food prep area. Must install. Replace the cracked light shield in the food prep area.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects on the ceiling and walls of the dishwashing area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak at the exposed hand washing sink in the dish washing area.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom. Must provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: The employee washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Must install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one light shield missing from the light fixture in the dish washing area. Must install.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found small water leaks at base of faucet at the north-end kitchen dish washing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device at kitchen coffee maker. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelvings for stock/supplies and elevate at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning(no milk crates).

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install missing end caps for light fixture near the west end dish washing 3 compartment sink and to maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found rear exit door with noticeable openings at the bottom of mentioned door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found live fruit flies in the dish washing areas and the kitchen area. Approximately 30 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceilings and equipment in these areas.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued. -

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exterior top/surfaces of dish washing machine to remove dried-up debris and to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found small water leaks at base of faucet at the north-end kitchen dish washing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and faucet is rusted-out at hand sink inside the employees wash room must replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device at kitchen coffee maker. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelvings for stock/supplies and elevate at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning(no milk crates).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers throughout the kitchen/dish washing areas and to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install missing end caps for light fixture near the west end dish washing 3 compartment sink and to maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Manager on site passed the sanitation exam on 5/29/17. But no city of Chicago certificate of sanitation posted on site. Instructed to provide City of Chicago sanitation certificate. serious violation 7-38-012.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up on the ceiling vent cover of the 2nd floor staff and basement washroom. Must remove dust, clean and maintain. Damaged walls, with peeling pant on the mop sink closet 2nd floor. Must scrape peeling paint, re paint and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb in front of the stove in the kitchen. Must replace and maintain. Missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield in the dry storage room. Must provide end caps.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance double doors not insect/rodent proofed,approximately 1/4" inch mode of entry at throughout the center of said doors.instructed to make doors tight fitting all across the bottom/center to prevent pest entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage container overflowing with garbage.instructed to notify garbage disposal company for service and maintain containers covered at all times.serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be properly stored in a sanitizing solution and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers/pots not stored properly at dry storage areas. Must store inverted.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean and sanitize.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean under and behind equipment in kitchen and storage areas, instructed to clean and maintain daily,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls/ceiling areas not clean, food debri, stained ceiling tiles, instructed to clean/replace where needed, instructed to better maintain all wall/ceiling surfaces in kitchen/storage areas,

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Cracked light shields above dish machine area, instructed to replace,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink, and low water pressure at exposed hand sink by serving line, instructed to repair,