South Shore Hospital failed a health inspection

South Shore Hospital

Healthcare

8012 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Apr 3, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Extensive mouse droppings found in dish storage; hot and cold foods stored at dangerously low temperatures.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Approximately 30 or more mouse droppings discovered on a lower shelf of a dish cabinet; pest control service required.
Hot holding unit malfunctioning at 109.9°F instead of required 135°F or above, with ready-to-serve foods stored inside; approximately 8 lbs of food discarded.
Cold storage temperatures too warm: sliced meats ranging from 46.8°F to 54.1°F instead of required 41°F or below; approximately 14 lbs of food discarded.
No signed employee health policies on file; gap at bottom of delivery door allows potential rodent entry.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STORED DISH CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SERVICE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)