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

THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 850 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
September 20, 2024 Canvass License #15769
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #51
CRITICAL
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 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.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections