SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES DIARRHEA AND/OR VOMITING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(A)- AP DOCK DOOR IN THE KITCHEN WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11- BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED IN THE KITCHEN SERVING LINE. MUST DEFROST 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: EXTERIOR SIDES, TOP PART OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW THE UNUSED HOOD IN THE DISH WASHING /PREP AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST 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: 5-204.12- CAN NOT LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE ICE MAKER. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND SHOW THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NEXT INSPECTION.

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: 6-201.17(A)-CEILING VENT COVER IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM AND MOP SINK ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,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: 6-201.11-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MOP SINK ROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT 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: 6-201.11-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MOP SINK ROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT 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.