MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY COOLER IN CAFETERIA SALES AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF YOPLAIT YOGURT 51.4F, ACTIVIA YOGURT 56.3F, DANNON GREEK YOGURT 62.5F, HUMMUS 68F, SANDWICHES, WRAPS, FRUIT AND VEGGIE CUPS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 28LBS AND $118.87 OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP, STORAGE, DISHROOM, UTILITY, AND SERVING LINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS IN SELF SERVICE UTENSIL AREA IN CAFETERIA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK COOLER IN SERVING STORAGE AREA.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVES IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS, CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, AND FREEZERS IN SERVING LINE AREAS, REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA, ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, ETC.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, CANS,) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS NEAR EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA(DUST BUILDUP).REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING IN SUBWAY PREP AREA IN CORNER ABOVE BREAD CART. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 LEAKING VALVES ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.