SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PAKAGED ITEMS WITH BUSINESS NAME, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, ETC

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS STOVES, STEAMERS, OVENS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES AND IN BETWEEN THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLITY OF PEST AND OR INSECT ISSUES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER GASKET SEAL DOOR PORTION OF THE WALK IN COOLER NUMBER THREE IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE LOWER PORTION JUST UNDER THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE WALK IN COOLER NUMBER FOUR IN NEED OF REPAIR, BROKEN AND INSIDE EXPOSED WITH SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE LOWER PART OF THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE THREE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND OR PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND OR PEST HARBORAGE.

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.