SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NORTH SIDE EXIT DOORS THAT OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE LOBBY DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS AND AND ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.ALSO,OBSERVED 5-6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTERS OF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,FAN COVERS/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH WASHING MACHINE 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: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE WASHING AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LOWER WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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.