THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
850 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 26 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122025FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. 2-DAY NOTICE GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 LOOSE HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL LEAKS AND LOOSE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
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 REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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NOV 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
AUG 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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.
SEP 162019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTER FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 - -
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 SINK NOT LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AREA. MANAGER ON SITE CORRECTED THE ISSUE ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 - CITATION ISSUED
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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 MATERIAL
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 DEVICE -WASTE WATER IS DUMPED INSIDE THE SEPTIC FLOOR UNIT(PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT)
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. -
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. -
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. - -
SEP 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.
MAR 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE TEA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (STORED AGAINST THE WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS.) MUST RELOCATE.
DEC 142016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SJELVING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY HANDLES AT THE PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT SAID AREA.
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.
CATERING CLOSET FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
NOV 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 72014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE REAR HAND SINK UNTIL THE SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IS RELOCATED AND PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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.
MISSING CEILING TILE WITH EXPOSED PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE.
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.
JAN 242014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FIRST BATCH OF ICE AFTER COMPLETING SAID CLEANING PROCEDURES.
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.
THE VENTILATION DUCT COVERS ARE DUSTY ABOVE THE TRAY SERVING LINE, CLEAN THE VENTS IN DETAIL.
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".
THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAFETERIA SERVING LINE AND ALONG THE DISH ROOM PERIMETER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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.
JUL 172013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ICE MACHINE. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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 ELECTRICAL BOX. KITCHEN:UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,SOUTH-WEST CORNER; ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT;ON TOP THE MOBILE CART WERE THE OIL BOTTLES AND OTHER SPICES ARE STORED,ON TOP UNU WOOD CUTTING BOARD,STORED AT LAST METAL SHELF, SOUTH WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ON TOP WALL LEDGE UNDER THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AT NORTH SIDE OF PRODUCE PREP AREA; ON CARTS WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.TWO ANTS ON FLOORBY THE WEST WALL IN DISH ROOM.OBSERVED GAPS ON CEILING AROUND PIPE BY THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID GAPS. OVER 80 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE AREA MENTIONED. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE,BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND ON WALL BY THE CONVEYOR BELT WERE DIRTY DISHES AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN METAL SHELF WHERE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA.
OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINTS,PAPER FROM CANDY AND OTHER ITEM INSIDE THE CLEAN DISHES MOBILE CARTS, IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
PUDDLES OF WATER IN SOME PART OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM
GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AROUND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD,IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 212012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR BY THE NURSE'S STATION.
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.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT PESPI COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.
MUST ADJUST HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
DEC 142012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR BY THE NURSE'S STATION.
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.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT PESPI COOLER NEXT TO CASH REGISTER.
MUST ADJUST HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
FEB 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
FEB 32011FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OF 47.8F;COOKED SLICED BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F;FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUND6.25 VALUE22.75.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70344-11
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 OPENING GARBAGE LID, WASHING MEAT SLICER,AND PERFORMING OTHER TASK,AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SANDWICHES,FRUIT ETC).ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON DRIED HER HANDS WITH A WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUE TO SLICE TURKEY BREAST.EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HAND OR NOR WASHING HAND PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO70344-11
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. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM(ON WALLS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE),IN PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING(APPROX 60 FLIES OR MORE); ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:IN DISH ROOM(SOUTH EAST CORNER,AND UNDER THE BELT OF DISH MACHINE),INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE STATION INSIDE THE FRONT STORAGE OF JUICE ROOM,ON LEDGE OF WALL BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL PIPE, IN PREP AREA(NORTH WALL).UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER THE FRONT PER COUNTER IN SELLING /DINING AREA.(APPOX.50 OR MORE DROPPINGS).OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:FOUND ROLLED UP DOORS IN GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED(1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH GAP)INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70345-12
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:7-42-010(B)HOOOO70345-12
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 DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA,EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS.SEAL ALL BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH ROOM AREA
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 THROUGHOUT.
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. REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA(1ST COMPARTMENT SINK ON EAST WALL).
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