PRESENCE SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER ON THREE OF FOUR EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN MAINTAINS TEMP OF 74.3F-75F AND 78.6F. WARM WATER MUST MAINTAIN 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. ENGINEER ON SITE WAS ABLE TO CORRECTED THE CAUSE AND PRESENTLY WATER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 98F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAIN. EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE SAID CONTAINER ALSO A THICK LAYERS OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WRAP ON PIPES BY THE LARGE SOUP KETTLES AND BY THE DISH MACHINE ARE BROKEN,EXPOSED INSULATION,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, BROKEN LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SMALL TRAYLINE IN THE KITCKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: GRIMES ON CAN OPENER BLADE AND UNDER THE METAL PLATE THAT IS ON TOP THE TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FOOD SPILLAGE ON LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FOOD SPILLAGE ON LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.