MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 72F - 90F. LOCATED AT EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM AND 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT DISPENSING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 146F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM SURAFE TEMPERATURE OF 160F AND A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND PROVIDING A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F AND A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKING AT FAUCET OF 3 SOMP SINKS AND 2 COMP SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.