SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (CAFETERIA-2ND).

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251 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 14, 2014 · passed

6 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

APR 21
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES UNDER DISHWASHING FACILITIES,RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ,DISH WASHING AREAS AND MOP SINK CLOSETS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET # L723A AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SOAKING SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE IN THE SONO PREP AREA.

APR 18
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 1ST FLOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 47.3 DEGREES F,DELI PREP COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F AND THE DELI REACH IN COOLER AT 44.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD,TUNA SALAD,HUMMUS,EGG SALAD,VARIOUS CHEESES,CORNED BEEF,ROAST BEEF,HAM,TURKEY,MAYO,SALAD DRESSING AND VARIOUS DELI SANDWHICHES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-52.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES UNDER DISHWASHING FACILITIES,RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ,DISH WASHING AREAS AND MOP SINK CLOSETS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND AT THE 2ND FLOOR REAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO VERIFY PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET # L723A AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SOAKING SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE IN THE SONO PREP AREA.

APR 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED MUFFINS, PASTRIES AND ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE DESSERT STATION ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED BABY CARROTS AND COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS UNCOVERED IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR OF THE COOK CHILL WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND THROUGHOUT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE CATERING PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASES AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOMENS BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM RIGHT WASHBOWL FAUCET NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WASHBOWL FAUCET TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED WITH FOOD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

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MAR 6
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 26
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR PREP/DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AT 142.8F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AT THE 2ND FLOOR FINISHING KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE DRAIN LINES FOR BOTH 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE CHEF JET STATION PIZZA PREP COOLER.

MAY 21
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETERIORATED INSULATION AND INSULATION COVERINGS AT PIPES NEAR MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION OBSERVED AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING PIPES, DRIPPINGS ALSON NOTED IN SOME COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISULATION AND PREVENT CONDENSATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT A MOTOR ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 3
2012
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 28
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 17-SMALL/ FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND DISHROOM AREA (2nd FL); 32-ON WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE DISHMACHINES AT BASEMENT DISHROOM AREA; 8-ON WALLS TO THE LEFT OF OVENS AT BAKING AREA. INSRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CABINETS UNDER ALL SINKS IN PREP AREAS AT FRONT STATIONS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREP STATIONS, BACK KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST FREE OF FOOD BUILD-UP/ORGANIC MATTER. POOR FLOOR GROUTING ON SOME SECTIONS OF THE DISHROOM. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS/CEILING TILES WITH FOOD STAINS/SPLATTERS OR DUST AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. WALLS/CEILING TILES AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: MOST FAUCET WASHERS AT FRONT PREP STATIONS OF THE CAFETERIA; LEAKS NOTED AT VACUUM BREAKERS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINES (BASEMENT); LEAK AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL OF POTWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

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