Pass

Thorek Memorial Hospital - Andersonville

5025 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60640

Hospital ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026

Thorek Memorial Hospital - Andersonville was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Noted exit doors by the outside garbage area and door at the 4950 n ashland leading to the building not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the following areas:- --handwashing sinks at the main prep areas with leakage the bottom joint, leakage at the faucets. --handwashing sinks at the 4950 n ashland serving areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floora along wall base and underneath equipment especially a the kitchen prep area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky faucet at the two handwashing sinks in the prep kitchen next to three compartment sinks.instructed 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 receptacle (waste can with lid) inside womens employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage visible at hand sink inside employee (men's) washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drain pipe with water leak underneath 3 compartment sink (3rd compartment - sanitizing compartment) in rear pots and pans dishwashing area. Instructed to repair faucet neck with heavy leak at one compartment next to the 3 compartment sink in pots and pans dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris underneath and behind cooking equipment in the main kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling with expired food handler certificate. Instructed management that each food handling employees must have current food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap and paper towels stored at prep sink, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove hand soap and paper towels and ensure hand soap and papertowels are only provided at handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in a dry storage area and a walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all items at least 6 inches off of the floor and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handsink adjacent to two-compartment sink slow draining. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain so that the sinks drain properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and increase the cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust build up on shelves at cafeteria shelves along service line. Must clean and maintain shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken wraps at pipe above clean dishes in dish room area. Instructed to encase said pipe. Observed unstuck duct tapes with exposed waste pipes in dishroom, repair issue. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Unwrapped pipes at the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair issue.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the door of walk-in freezer in hallway, also at two-door reach-in cooler at cold salad area. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease behind cooking equipment on the east wall of the kitchen by the pot washing area.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 welded corners(with accumulation of black grime substance)inside the soaking sink with uneven, rough refinish in pot's room, not easily cleanable.remove/replace; surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.