THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 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

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

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 MISSING BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE WITH EXPOSED PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE WITH EXPOSED PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.