STROGER CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Cutting or Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVENS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR FRAME AND WINDOW OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

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: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO 75 GALLON COOKING POT, AND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL 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 VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO SERVERY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP HOOKS FOR HANGING MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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 EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.