JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED EGGS SITTING IN A PAN ON A CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURS IN THE CAFTERIA SERVING AREA AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 69.7F ALSO FOUND SALSA SITTING ON A CART IN A BOWL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 101.OF TOTAL WEIGHT FOR THE EGGS WERE 3LBS,TOTAL COST WAS $5.00 AND THE TOTAL WEIGHT FOR THE SALSA WAS 2LBS,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F AT FINAL RINSE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT,CRITICAL 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.