Pass

Holy Cross Hospital Pt Kitchen

2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629

Hospital ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 16, 2025

Holy Cross Hospital Pt Kitchen was last inspected on July 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 16, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food item (tuna) in container left uncovered in prep area. Instructed to provide food grade lids/coverings.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwash sink in employee women washroom and slow draining handwash sink near prep area. Instructed to correct.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed open/missing ceiling tile in dishwash area. Instructed to repair/replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) excessive ice accumulation on condensor in walk in freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in refrigeration unit: pasta 47.8f, rice 48.0f, diced tomatoes 48.2f, chicken 47.2f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority. Instd to maintain cold food at 41f or below at all times.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration unit currently in use at improper ambient temperature of 55.0f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to not use unit until reinspected by cdph and able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on condensor in walk in freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee removing clean dishes from dishwasher after loading soiled dishes into the dishwasher with out washing his hands or changing gloves. Instructed wash hands and change gloves at any possibily of contamination/changing tasks. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean floor area underneath three compartment sink to remove food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils not inverted in patient serving area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of ice dispenser and nozzles on beverage machine in patient serving area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in storage room in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in need of covering. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove spills and water build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in storage room in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in need of covering. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove spills and water build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of cleaning throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mold on walls in walk in cooler and floors in walk in cooler. Legs on all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash sink in dishwashing area at improper temperature of 132.2f, no cold water. Instd to provide proper temperature of 100f-120f under city pressure. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on gaskets or reach-in coolers, air curtains on walk-in coolers, and interior surfaces if ice dispenser on pop machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in dry storage area, excess water on floor in dish washing area. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in kitchen area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink in warewashing area where 3-compartment sink located. Instd to provide handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy implemented. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedure available for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink in warewashing area where 3-compartment sink located. Instd to provide handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine inopereable at this time, not in use. Unit tagged at this time and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected. Premises using 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instd to repair unit and able to maintain proper final rinse of 180f or above. Priority foundation 7-38-030.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 fruit flies on the south wall near the back door and 2-3 flying around. Instructed to clean and sanitize the area and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in corners under shelving with debris inside of the dry storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood vents in the prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the hood vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet base leaking at the 1 compartment sink closest to the mop sink closet. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with inadequate hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate hair restraints.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.