THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

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

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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. - -

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

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

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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)

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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. -

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. -

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. -

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.