Chicago
44
BEAT

Thorek Memorial Hospital

850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
26
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-28
Pass Rate
54%
6 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-28)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2014, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 43 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 43×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-01-28 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 85.4F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY H...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL TIMES

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF PREPARATION SINK ACROSS WALK IN COOLER TO BE STRIPPED AND MISSING. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO SINK. OBSERVED LEAK IN HOT WATER HANDLE IN HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED EXTREMELY LOOS...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB TO NOT BE FUNCTIONING AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND OVENS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ENSURE ALL IGHTS ARE WORKING.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION #2585697 ON 11/24/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY ...

2023-11-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A): NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK LEAKING PIPE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 204F (NORMAL RANGE BETWEEN 180F TO 194F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL FINAL RINSING TEMPERATURE IS 180F MINIMUM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATIO...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK LEAKING PIPE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-MEAT 44.6F, BRISKETS (46.2F/46.4F, SOUP 44.6F, SAUCE 44.6F, PASTA 45F, BEEF 46.4F, TURKEY 46.8F, HAM 46.7F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES.

2020-10-28 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-09-16 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN BOX BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTER FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

2-301.14. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,TRAYS ETC AND PUT IT THRU THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE,WITH SAME GLOVES HANDLED CLEAN LIDS FOR DISHES,TRAYS PLATES ETC,NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEE.HAND WASHING SIN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA. EMPLOYEE NOT REMOVING GLOVES AFTER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES NOR HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLED CLEAN DISHES. MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE. PR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR LID OF MILK COOLER BY THE TRAY LINE IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,WHICH PRESENTLY ID BROKEN AND DIRTY.MUST REPLACE SAID GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MA...

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13. NO SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SERVICE SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION ...

critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR SEPTIC TANK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE. -

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-505.115 WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED:SOME FOOD ON FLOOR,DEBRIS,PAPER,UNDER AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. - -

2017-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 POUNDS OF POT ROAST BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES 50.5F, 52.3F, 51.9F, AND 50.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005A. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF 40 POUNDS OF POT ROAST. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS. INSTRUCT...

2017-03-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE TEA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (STORED AGAINST THE WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS.) MUST RELOCATE.

2016-12-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE TRAY LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SJELVING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY HANDLES AT THE PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT SAID AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE TRAY LINE AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AT SAID AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CATERING CLOSET FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

2014-11-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL IN THE CART STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY THE MISSING BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2014-11-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT CONNECTED. SINK IS CURRENTLY POSITIONED 2 FEET OFF THE GROUND AND IS INACCESSIBLE AND NOT CONVENIETLY LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO RELOACTE SINK AND RECONNECT TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD ...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL IN THE CART STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY THE MISSING BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Food Temperature

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

MISSING CEILING TILE WITH EXPOSED PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAKY PIPE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATRUE DISHMACHINE WHERE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE TO PREVENT WATER FROM CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR.

2014-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-01-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A PINK BUILDUP AND CONDENSATION ABOVE THE ICE IN THE BIN. EMPTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING SANITIZING THE INTERIOR WORKS, CHUTE AND INTERIOR LIP OF THE MACHINE. DISCARD THE FI...

critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE INOPERATIVE DIRTY TRAY LINE. UNABLE TO ACCESS THE CABINET PANELS BELOW, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND OPEN UP THE PANELS BELOW THE TRAY LINE FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 1/31/2014.

minor Sanitation

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

THE VENTILATION DUCT COVERS ARE DUSTY ABOVE THE TRAY SERVING LINE, CLEAN THE VENTS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HANDLES ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOOR HANDLES. THE CLEAN DISH "DOLLY'S" HAVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DISH "DOLLY'S".

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAFETERIA SERVING LINE AND ALONG THE DISH ROOM PERIMETER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE TILTING SKILLET ARE DIRTY AND COILED AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND STORE THE HOSES IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.

2013-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: ICE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES INSIDE THE BOTTOM ICE BIN. BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ON INSIDE PANEL OF TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IC...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN. DISH ROOM: UNDER EAST SHELF,NORTH- WEST CORNER, ABOVE THE CHEMICAL BOXES AT SAME AREA.UNDER THE CONVEYOR BELT OF DISH MACHINE. REAR STORAGE: UNDER SHELVES, CORNERS AND ON TOP ...

minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN METAL SHELF WHERE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINTS,PAPER FROM CANDY AND OTHER ITEM INSIDE THE CLEAN DISHES MOBILE CARTS, IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED /BURNED FOOD UNDER THE 4 BURNER STOVE,ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. GREASE ON FILTERS, HOOD AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

PUDDLES OF WATER IN SOME PART OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AROUND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD,IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2012-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR BY THE NURSE'S STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL WALL OPENING AT WALL COVING BEHIND STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT PESPI COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

2012-12-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 3 LOADING DOCK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALL 3 LOADING DOCK DOORS HAVE A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR BY THE NURSE'S STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL WALL OPENING AT WALL COVING BEHIND STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT PESPI COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

2011-02-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL ALL BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH ROOM AREA

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2011-02-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F;SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 46.5F; CUT WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 49.7F; TWO KIND OF DICED CHEESE AT TEMP...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE OPENIN...

critical Pest Activity

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

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. OBSE...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-11-2009, REPORT #10310 NOT POSTED.NEW REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN ,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND CORNERS IN DI...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF PREP AREA(WEST WALL),ALSO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE AREA.AND THRO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
65
Lucky Strick
52
Always Thai
18
Bayan Ko

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