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South Shore Hospital

Healthcare

8012 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Aug 17, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Damaged rear exit door left open, creating pest entry risk to kitchen area.

Key Findings

  • Rear exit door to dumpster is damaged and unable to close properly, left open and allowing potential pest entry.
  • Refrigerator door gaskets are loose on the 2-door unit at the customer service counter, compromising food safety sealing.
  • Pipe leak observed at the bottom of the 3-compartment sink requires immediate repair.
  • Dead insects found on the floor in the food prep area; walls and corners need thorough cleaning.

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:

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND IS MAINTAINED OPEN DUE TO THE DOOR BEING DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROPERLY TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-101.19 OBSERVED GASKETS LOOSE ON THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Inspection History

South Shore Hospital has had 18 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 17, 2026.

Aug 17, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Aug 17, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Aug 10, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.