MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS; ABOUT 2 LBS OF MILK CARTONS AT 50.5F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 49F IN ANOTHER COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW DURING THE INSPECTION. ONE UNIT WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AND ANOTHER WAS AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION EACH UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH MACHINE/DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE CONDENSER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED IN SUBWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE CONDENSER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED IN SUBWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.