Hospital · Chicago, IL

Holy Cross Hospital

Name: Holy Cross Hospital
Address: 2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL

2701 W 68th St

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Complaint

Jul 6, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE ADJOINING MAIN KITCHEN AREA, NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN CAFETERIA PREP AREA, WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA. AREA IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN HIGHER INTENSITY LIGHTING FOR WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 16, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEM (TUNA) IN CONTAINER LEFT UNCOVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPEN/MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

LOOSE CAULKING AT BASE OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSDT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

LOOSE WALLBASE AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source