SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HELD. VOIDED COPY OF CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A PERSONAL STORAGE AREA NOT IN PREP, DISH OR SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR PERSONAL AREAS FOR STORAGE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN CAFETERIA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON ALL SHELVING UNDER CAFETERIA COUNTER AND IN DRAWERS OF COUNTER. OBSERVED 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REACH IN BEHIND GARBAGE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN CAFETERRIA. OBSERVED ABOUT 50-60 ANTS ON FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-7 FRUIT FLIES IN CAFETERIA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ANTS, FRUIT FLIES, AND ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH AT HANDSINK BEHIND CAFETERIA LINE, LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK AT SANITIZING SINK, AND LEAK AT DISH MACHINE.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH AT HANDSINK BEHIND CAFETERIA LINE, LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK AT SANITIZING SINK, AND LEAK AT DISH MACHINE.

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.