THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 85.4F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. 2-DAY NOTICE GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL TIMES

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION #2585697 ON 11/24/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

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 SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A): NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK LEAKING PIPE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL FINAL RINSING TEMPERATURE IS 180F MINIMUM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK LEAKING PIPE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 44.6F, PASTA 45F, BEEF 46.4F, TURKEY 46.8F, HAM 46.7F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN BOX BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTER FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 - -

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

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. - -

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

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)

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. -

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. -

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. - -

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 TEMPERATURES 50.5F, 52.3F, 51.9F, AND 50.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005A. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF 40 POUNDS OF POT ROAST. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.