What is Thorek Memorial Hospital's health inspection score?

Thorek Memorial Hospital has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Thorek Memorial Hospital last inspected?

Thorek Memorial Hospital was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thorek Memorial Hospital have?

Thorek Memorial Hospital has 15 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thorek Memorial Hospital safe to eat at?

Yes, Thorek Memorial Hospital has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Thorek Memorial Hospital serve?

Thorek Memorial Hospital serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Thorek Memorial Hospital

Name: Thorek Memorial Hospital
Address: 850 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 93

850 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #123 of 999 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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