⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

850 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lake View

License #: 15769

25
Total Inspections
13
Passed
6
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2025 Inspection

March 12, 2025• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2024 Inspection

September 20, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF PREPARATION SINK ACROSS WALK IN COOLER TO BE STRIPPED AND MISSING. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO SIN...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2023 Inspection

November 24, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUP...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2023 Inspection

November 14, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 204F (NORMAL RANGE BETWEEN 180F TO 194F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NO...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2021 Inspection

August 12, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 4...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2019 Inspection

September 16, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2018 Inspection

October 25, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2017 Inspection

September 21, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 POUNDS OF POT ROAST BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2017 Inspection

March 21, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE TEA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA FOUNTAIN DRINK...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2016 Inspection

April 19, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2015 Inspection

March 12, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 12, 2014 Inspection

November 12, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL IN THE CART STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY THE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2014 Inspection

November 7, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT CONNECTED. SINK IS CURRENTLY POSITIONED 2 FEE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2014 Inspection

January 24, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A PINK BUILDUP AND CONDENSATION ABOVE THE ICE IN THE BIN. EMPTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND S...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2013 Inspection

July 17, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: ICE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP DRIPPING ON I...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2012 Inspection

December 21, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINK TO REMOVE LIME BUILD-UP LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR BY THE NURSE'S...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2012 Inspection

December 14, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 3 LOADING DOCK DOORS N...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2011 Inspection

February 14, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2011 Inspection

February 3, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALL...(+6 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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