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THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ANDERSONVILLE

5025 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Hospital

Inspection summary

THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ANDERSONVILLE has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 2, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 27, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 30, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY A THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP KITCHEN NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE VISIBLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE (MEN'S) WASHROOM.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT CAFETERIA SHELVES ALONG SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
  6. License

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 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
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • UNWRAPPED PIPES AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE EAST WALL OF THE KITCHEN BY THE POT WASHING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.

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