PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital
February 8, 2023
Complaint
License #2205578
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This hospital was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 8, 2023. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHWASHER AFTER LOADING SOILED DISHES INTO THE DISHWASHER WITH OUT WASHING HIS HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AT ANY POSSIBILY OF CONTAMINATION/CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHWASHER AFTER LOADING SOILED DISHES INTO THE DISHWASHER WITH OUT WASHING HIS HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AT ANY POSSIBILY OF CONTAMINATION/CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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