THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 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.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

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

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION DUCT COVERS ARE DUSTY ABOVE THE TRAY SERVING LINE, CLEAN THE VENTS IN DETAIL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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".

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAFETERIA SERVING LINE AND ALONG THE DISH ROOM PERIMETER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE CAFETERIA SERVING LINE AND ALONG THE DISH ROOM PERIMETER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.