Alden Lakeland Nursing Home
820 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Long Term Care ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 16, 2025
Alden Lakeland Nursing Home was last inspected on June 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 16, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage in unisex employee restrooms located outside of kitchen area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the inside of apple sauce and dessert reach-in cooler. Instructed to repair properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky faucet at the three compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage wire racks with mold like build-up inside the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drain pipe (water leaking) underneath one compartment sink. -------observed eye wash sink without drain pipe (bucket underneath). Instructed to install drainpipe for proper water drainage. --------instructed to repair faucet where the water is continuously running by the dishmachine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain exterior top of (unused) grease dumpster in rear outside area or remove.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams by the dishmachine, 3 compartment sink and by the prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping (condensation) from ceiling above employee dining area. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors under and behind dishmachine. Keep the floor dry to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining exposed handsink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to instructed to repair and maintain so that the sinks drain properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in three of the unisex toilet rooms in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to provide covered trash receptacles and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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 clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for the ice machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls and floor in prep area around meat slicer. Must clean and maintain floor and walls in prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained/missing ceiling tiles above the cafeteria. Must replace damaged ceiling tiles and make tight fitted.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No soap provided at handwashing sink in kitchen/dishroom areas both soap dispenser not able to dispense soap. Upon my request engineer repaired the problem and provided soap. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at both handwashing sink by the high temp dishmachine,three compartment sink and prep/kitchen area. Upon my request engineer was able to correct problem. Priority foundation violation:7-38-0309(c),consolidated with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee using high temp dishmachine(washing trays,cups etc.) without cleaning agents.container attached at unit was empty. Upon my request manager solved the issue. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found sausage patties with juice stored inside the walk-in cooler at temp of 84.4f,hot food must maintain temp of 135f and above,cold food 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005. Consolidate with below violation.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: two containers with chopped tomatoes,cucumbers,oil, spices etc,for salad,at temp of 45.9f to 47.6f,both products had a label of prepared date: 8-19-21, and both products were stored inside walk-in cooler. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must encase pipes above shelves of dry storage area or relocate shelves
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Two out of three mechanical drain stoppers are broken at the three-compartment sink, instructed to repair. High temp dishmachine is heavily leaking from under the unit. Repair cause.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Cover is needed for receptacles at all women's and unisex washrooms. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside unused waste oil receptacle with accumulation of grease on top of the unit and on the ground. Instructed to clean and maintain or remove.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from ceiling and electrical fixtures in the kitchen, also swollen ceiling by the three-compartment sink. Presently leaking ceiling not affecting operation in the kitchen. Floor tiles with partial missing grout in front of dishmachine and three-compartment sink, reseal. Broken caulking with black slime substance between high temp dishmachine and walls.repair issue. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grimes on wall tiles and floors in both dishroom areas.clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed puddles of pooled water on floors in the kitchen. Instructed to remove and maintain. Keep floor dry
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees shirt etc stored on shelf by food in the kitchen.remove.no employee personal items must be stored in prep area and food storage
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation vioaltion from report # 2312271 not corrected dated 9/13/19 violation #10 observed addtional hand sink not installed near 3 compartment sink with access to cooking area. Currently 1 exposed handwashing sink is located next to dishwasher whish is not convenient or accessible to cooking area or 3 compartment sink on other side of kithcen over 40ft away. 2 days has been given to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer in walk in cooler. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed additional hand sink not installed near 3 compartment sink with access to cooking area. Currently 1 exposed handwashing sink is located next to dishwasher which is not conveniently accessible to coooking area or 3 compartment sink on other side of kitchen over 40 feet away. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine in use with temperature guage not reaching 180f for sanitizing rinse. A hot water indicating test strip did not indicate a proper sanitizing temperature of 160 at plates surface. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine was tagged during inspection
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink conveying sewage when far right and far left compartment were drained a back up occurred in middle compartment with wastewater containing food. Maintenance cleared drain at time of inspection and abated back up. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c)
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in walk in cooler. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11(a) noted only one hand wash sink at the kitchen prep/dish washing by the dishwasher. Instructed to install additional hand wash sink at prep/dish washing area
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11(a)(b)(c) instructed to detail clean and maintain the following equipment at the kitchen prep area:- all cooking stoves with stains and food spills, warmers and slicers
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted the following:- -floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris. Also noted wet floors under and around the dishwasher. -walls at corner wall base by the meat slicer prep table with mold like substance -cracks on the floor underneath cooking stove. - stained ceiling tiles inside kitchen office, 2nd and 3rd floor pantries instructed to detail clean and maintain all of the above.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11(a) noted only one hand wash sink at the kitchen prep/dish washing by the dishwasher. Instructed to install additional hand wash sink at prep/dish washing area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 noted no hot running water at hand wash sinks 2nd and 3rd floors pantry. Temperature of water was 61.3f (2nd floor),85.1f (3rd floor). Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all hand wash sinks with soap and paper towels. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(b) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:eggs 44.6f, ham 45.5f/45.9f, milk 50.9f, cottage cheese 44.6f, cheese 44.6f, greek yogurt 45.3f, ground beef 45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 93 lbs of products worth $183.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of walk in cooler at the prep area to be improper at 46.6f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 noted heavy ice build up inside the milk chest cooler at the kitchen. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11(a)(b)(c) instructed to detail clean and maintain the following equipment at the kitchen prep area:- all cooking stoves with stains and food spills, warmers and slicers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted the following:- -floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris. Also noted wet floors under and around the dishwasher. -walls at corner wall base by the meat slicer prep table with mold like substance -cracks on the floor underneath cooking stove. - stained ceiling tiles inside kitchen office, 2nd and 3rd floor pantries instructed to detail clean and maintain all of the above.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) noted no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site nor a certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on duty at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the milk serving cooler and inside the ice cream cooler at ice cream parlor room.need to remove ice ,clean,sanitize and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Water between the floor tiles in front of the three compartment sink,need to re-grout.debris on floor along baseboard,corners and under floor pipes.water spillage under the coffee station,instructed to keep area dry
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint and bubbled up paint throughput the kitchen,instructed to remove repair. Black slime on applied caulk around the dish machine and back of prep table at north side of the kitchen.remove,re-apply caulk and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink provided at north site of the prep/dish room area of the kitchen.instructed to install an exposed hand sink under city plumbing code.provide soap and paper towels/hand drying device at said sink.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:6 8oz WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; 2 6oz PUDDINGS AT TEMP OF 46.5F; 5 8oz OF 2% MILK AT TEMP OF 47.3F; 4 8oz SKIM MILK AT TEMP OF 48F AND 2 8oz LACTATED MILK AT TEMP OF 47.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MILK WAS BROUGH UP TO FLOOR FOR RESIDENTS AT BREAKFAST TIME.FOOD DISCARDED. VALUE 7.17.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO KEEP MILK COLD DURING THE SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED OF SIX HEAD OF LETTUCE,MANAGER DISCARDED THE MENTIONED PRODUCTS.ALSO FOUND ICE CONTAINERS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE STORED BY THE ELEATOR ON TOP THE MOBILE CART AT FOURTH AND THIRD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE CONTAINER IN A SAFE AREA OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE CONTAINERS.ICE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ANY ELEMENTS:microbiological, physical or chemical. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: Small flies in different location of premises:10 on walls and the north prep table,3 at coffee station,5 at three compartment sink,3 at dish room,and 3 at ice cream parlor,1 house file in the kitchen. Instructed to remove flies,clean,sanitize and maintain. Outer opening not protected. Kitchen door with gap of 1/4" at bottom. Rear side door by the kitchen with 1/4" to 1/2" gap.at bottom and side of the said door. Also side rear door and kitchen door are both opened. Instructed to close doors. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report from 10-5-16,report #1965929 not posted visible to all customers,instead was posted inside the kitchen at board across from dietary manager's office.new summary report given and posted in public view serious violation:7-42-010(b)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the milk serving cooler and inside the ice cream cooler at ice cream parlor room.need to remove ice ,clean,sanitize and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Water between the floor tiles in front of the three compartment sink,need to re-grout.debris on floor along baseboard,corners and under floor pipes.water spillage under the coffee station,instructed to keep area dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint and bubbled up paint throughput the kitchen,instructed to remove repair. Black slime on applied caulk around the dish machine and back of prep table at north side of the kitchen.remove,re-apply caulk and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink provided at north site of the prep/dish room area of the kitchen.instructed to install an exposed hand sink under city plumbing code.provide soap and paper towels/hand drying device at said sink.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on site. Manager with state of illinois certificate only. Serious violation 7-38-012. Instructed manager to get city of chicago certificate in malcolm x college.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain. Also all bulk dry food containers in the storage room needs label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles inside the chemical room and 4th floor staff washroom. Must replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Found broken thermometer inside 4th floor pantry reach in cooler. Must replace thermometer and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop in 3rd floor pantry, must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Facility out of compliance. Idph foodhandler information provided. Instructed all foodhandlers must be in compliance within 30 days of hire. Instructed to comply and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.