MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE UNDER COUNTER FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (49.5F-58.2) AT THE SUBWAY FOODSERVICE CUSTOMER AREA. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA,MOZZARELLA CHEESE ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA,MOZZARELLA CHEESE,CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (49.5F-58.2F).ALSO,FOUND COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT (120.0F-125.0F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 90#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $174.31 AS PER MANAGER. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN CATERING AREA,DISHROOM,TRASH AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISHROOM TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CLEAN DISH ROLLING CARTS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEATHY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES. SECTIONS OF WALLS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER WITH SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS AND FANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE KITCHEN DESSERT COOLER.

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: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND REPAIR LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND REPAIR LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.