HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED BY FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPENING BAG OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW CHICKEN JUICES SPILLING FROM BAG ONTO CONTAINER OF READY-TO-EAT LETTUCE AND ALSO ONTO PREP TABLE WHERE TOMATOES AND LETTUCE ARE BEING PREPPED. SAME FOOD HANDLER ALSO DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS WHEN PROCEEDING TO CHANGE TASKS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DELIME. OBSERVED ROTTING WOOD SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. SYRUP LINES AT BEVERAGE STATIONS NOT MAINAINED, EXCESSIVED DEBRIS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT BASE OF EXPOSED, PREP, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. REPAIR SAME. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.