PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital
December 4, 2018
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License #1488042
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS(10LBS PK. HAM, 10LBS PK. TURKEY, 3LBS AMERICAN CHEESE AND 1LB SWISS CHEESE) AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50F IN COLD HOLDING DRAWER OF ENTREE STATION. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOOD SHOULD BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APROX. WT. 24LBS, VALUE $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS(10LBS PK. HAM, 10LBS PK. TURKEY, 3LBS AMERICAN CHEESE AND 1LB SWISS CHEESE) AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50F IN COLD HOLDING DRAWER OF ENTREE STATION. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOOD SHOULD BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APROX. WT. 24LBS, VALUE $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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