Morgan Park Healthcare
MORGAN PARK HEALTHCARE in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on February 21, 2026.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
contamination and thereby prevent foodborne illness.
Procedure: Hands are washed thoroughly before
unsafe. when it is contaminated by hands or bodily fluids.
When it has exceeded the time and
than or equal to 135F (degrees Fahrenheit) when on the table and prior to being served to the residents. If the food is below 135F, the staff must reheat the food to 165F to assure time and temperature control.
Internal temperatures for cooking meals must meet: 145 degrees for fish, veal, lamb, pork, and other red meats.Facility's policy titled Tray Service dated 10/25/23 documents in part, Policy: Employees will use measures to ensure the sanitation and safety of food provision on the tray line, transportation of meals, and tray delivery.
Procedure:. 3.
Temperatures are taken prior to service to ensure hot foods and cold foods are maintained at the appropriate temperatures.
Temperatures will also be recorded 30 minutes into the meal service to ensure temperatures are maintained. 4. If items are not at the correct temperatures, action will be taken so that temperatures are restored to the correct temperatures. 5.
Temperatures are recorded on the Tray Line Temperature Log and kept on file for 1 year. 8.
Food will be delivered to the residents in a sanitary way to prevent food-borne illness.
Protocol: 11.
All food that is transported from the kitchen to other areas for service will be handled in a safe manner, covered to prevent contamination, and in closed food carts.
Hot foods will be at least 120-135 degrees, and cold food will be at 40-45 degrees at the time of service for palatability.Facility's job description titled Dietary Aide documents in part, Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible for aiding all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility's standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.Facility's job description titled Cook documents in part, Summary: The [NAME] is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standard, guideline and regulation with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:.
Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
145764 02/21/2026
Morgan Park Healthcare 10935 South Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60628
and the public.
clean and comfortable environment.
This failure affects all residents residing in the facility.Findings
3rd floor at the end of the North Hall.
The glass in the picture frame had been broken out at the top and in the middle but there was broken glass shards at the bottom of the picture frame. On 2/20/2026 at 11:21am V9 (Housekeeper) stated the picture frame is broken with glass shards and if someone bumps into the picture frame it could be dangerous.On 2/20/2026 at 11:22am V26 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated it's a broken picture frame with glass shards protruding from the bottom of the frame and it is a hazard to residents and can be used as a weapon.On 2/20/2026 at 11:28am surveyor observed, on the second floor, the wall, in the shower room, behind the toilet with a brown substance splattered on the wall and a yellowish gray and black debris on the bottom of the toilet and floor.On 2/20/2026 at 11:30am V16 (Housekeeper) stated the brown substance looks like feces on the wall and the yellowish gray substances looks like urine and the bathroom should be cleaned twice a day and this mess should have been cleaned up.On 2/20/2026 at 2:08pm V25 (Maintenance Director) stated he was made aware that there was a picture frame on 3 North about 5 minutes after the surveyor saw it and that the frame had been taken down. V25 stated that it was not documented in the work order binder.On 2/21/2026 at 8:48am V28 (Housekeeping Director) stated yes, the entire toilet and the wall behind it should be cleaned daily and as needed and the purpose is to disinfect the bathroom and allow it to appear homelike. No, I was not aware that there was a broken picture frame with glass shards still in the frame on 3 North. V28 stated he will make sure those two items (bathroom cleaned and picture frame removed) are taken care of.
Preventative Maintenance Program with a reviewed date of 11/2023 documents, in part, all facility areas are kept clean and in safe condition.Undated Performance Evaluation Housekeeping Assistant documents, in part, Main duties: G. remove dirt, dust, grease, film etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning /disinfecting solutions.