Montclare Senior Residences

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Mar 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Mar 16, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed all handwashing sinks in the mens and womens washrooms with hot water temperatures above 120f. Management instructed to repair and maintain all handwashing sinks with a hot water temperature between 100-120f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the mens and womens restroom handwashing sinks. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found old food encrusted inside the microwave in the kitchen area. Instructed management to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/debris build up on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Dec 3, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Oct 17, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed excess food debris on the meat slicer in the kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead flies, and roaches on the window sill and by the kitchen ventilation hood in the prep areas. Must remove, clean areas, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the doors to the courtyard area with a 1/4" gap along the center. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all entryways to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed the kitchen ventilation hood in poor repair with tape on the filter. Must repair and maintain. Observed the dish washing machine in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. (the dish machine is not used at this time, but facility intends on maintaining it for potential future use).

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed excessive ice buildup in the freezer. Must remove ice, clean, and maintain. Observed dust buildup on the prep table top shelves. Must detail 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: 5-202.11(b): must be able to demonstrate location of the grease trap/interceptor that is connected to the 3 compartment sink. Or provide if there is none.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c): observed a slight leak coming from the mop sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Oct 10, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed excess food debris on the meat slicer in the kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead flies, and roaches on the window sill and by the kitchen ventilation hood in the prep areas. Must remove, clean areas, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the doors to the courtyard area with a 1/4" gap along the center. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all entryways to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111(E):OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE MISSING INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. Every retail food establishment required to be licensed under chapter 4-8 of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall maintain a Pest Control Log Book on its premises containing the following pest control information: (1) A record of all visits to the retail food establishment by any pest control company describing all pest control-related activities conducted, including inspections and applications of pesticides or other methods to control pests; (a) All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. (2) The log book record shall include a copy of the service ticket that sets forth the pest control company’s Illinois Department of Health license number, and the following: (a) Written…

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed the kitchen ventilation hood in poor repair with tape on the filter. Must repair and maintain. Observed the dish washing machine in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. (the dish machine is not used at this time, but facility intends on maintaining it for potential future use).

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed excessive ice buildup in the freezer. Must remove ice, clean, and maintain. Observed dust buildup on the prep table top shelves. Must detail 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: 5-202.11(b): must be able to demonstrate location of the grease trap/interceptor that is connected to the 3 compartment sink. Or provide if there is none.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c): observed a slight leak coming from the mop sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15: OBSERVED THE DUMPERS IN THE GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ANY EXCESS TRASH TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Nov 16, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Nov 9, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Found front bottom doors not rodent proof with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proof bottom of the said doors.--------found incomplete pest control log book. Must provide idph business license

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report# 1770211 issued on 05-05-2016. Serious violation 7-42-090 #33 - interior surface of ice machine not clean, instructed to clean daily. #34 - floor drains and floor surfaces not clean, under and behind equipment, instructed to clean daily.

11. May 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior surface of ice machine not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drains and floor surfaces not clean, under and behind equipment, instructed to clean daily,

12. Jul 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all floor drains in prep area to prevent pest harborage and must clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners underneath storage shelves at same area.

13. Apr 7, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling fans in the residents dining room need cleaning to remove dust build-up.Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

14. Aug 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surface of ice machine, and interior of reach-in cooler in kitchen area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored, handle being stored inside ice machine, instructed to store properly,

15. Oct 9, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. North east door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proofed door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Engineer repairing door and installing door sweep during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

16. Feb 19, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ------MAINTENANCE PERSON ON SITE. DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper chemical strips for sanitizing at 3 compartment sink. Quats strips (200 ppm) or chlorine strips (100 ppm)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE (NOTED WITH LIME BUILD-UP).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN.