SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F DURING THE INSPECTION, THIS WAS VERIFIED THRU A HOT WATER TEST STRIP AND ON THE GAUGES OF SAID DISH MACHINE, HOT WATER FOR FINAL RINSE NOT GOING PAST 140F DURING THE INSPECTION (GAUGE READING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL RINSE TEMPERATURES ARE ADEQUATE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS AT A MINIMUM OF 180F AND NOT EXCEEDING 194F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ONLY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED UNDER 1006 FOOD RETAIL INSPECTION REPORT #2301188.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR, LOCATED BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN THE FAR RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE P-TRAP MISSING ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. ENGINEER REPLACED THE P-TRAP DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 1006 FOOD RETAIL INSPECTION REPORT #2301188.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE P-TRAP MISSING ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. ENGINEER REPLACED THE P-TRAP DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 1006 FOOD RETAIL INSPECTION REPORT #2301188.

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.