Pass

Margaret Manor Inc

1121 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610

Long Term Care ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Margaret Manor Inc was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a pile of chairs, screens, cart, old shelving possibly and other items thrown on the side of the outside area under the train tracks just left of the gated outside area across from the trash containers. Instructed they ***must remove*** as a means of preventing a harboring space for rats and other rodents.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the base of faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on the floor in dietary paper food storage room instructed to elevate items at least 6 inches or more from floor..

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed women's restrooms without a covered receptacle. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall tiles coming loose in rear prep/dishwashing area near door to common room. Instructed to repair and maitnain to prevent possible pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN RESTROOM/SHOWER ROOMS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MAINTANENCE WORKER PROVIDED HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

      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: Hand soap dispenser provided at dish machine area. Facility must relocate hand soap dispenser to hand sink area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open gap at corner of bottom exterior exit door leading to the outside dumpster area. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      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: Observed 1 large dead cockroach in the dietician washroom. Instructed to remove any dead insects in the facility and consult with licensed pest control.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFILLED WHICH PREVENT DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED. MAINTANCE WORKER CLOSED LIDS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed maintence workers repairing/cleaning wall which is producing excessive dust and other air-borne particles in areas where food is prepared or stored. Only dustless cleaning methods shall be used such as wet cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, and/or sweeping. Other maintance work must be done outside of preparation kitchen times to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside visitor's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of ice machine a little dirty, instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed middle compartment of 3-comp sink missing the stopper, instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice accumulation inside all deep freezers throughout prep area, instructed to defrost and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash can in the kitchen staff's unsiex toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered trash can at all times, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tiles in severy, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in 3-comp sink area, instructed to replace light and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink/ dish machine not large enough to accommodate utensils used in food preparation (large sheet trays and pans)3-comp sink shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest utensil. Also faucet neck is not long enough to reach to all compartments. Instructed to install one that reach to all 3 tubs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean on the back side of blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean slicer properly.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Minor leak at the base of 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles along wall base at the side of 3-comp sink, trapping food and dirt. Instructed to repair floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees toilet room, instructed to install.

      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: No hand wash sink in dish machine room, the sprayer sink for removing food debris is used for hands washing. Instructed to install. No citation issued a 90 days grace period is given.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean behind prep table along wall base in main kitchen, food debris noted. Walls in walk-in cooler with mold like substance, instructed to clean and maintain facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 compartment prep sink with no hot or cold running water. Restore hot and cold running water to 1 compartment prep sink in kitchen. Observed small leak under right side of 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain. Observed low hot water pressure for exposed hand sink in kitchen. Restore and maintain.

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 walk in coolers containing potentially hazardous food including turkey breast and soup at improper temperature of 46.7f. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food including 5 lbs of cooked turkey breast at 46.0f valued at $20, 5lbs of chicken soup at 46.4f valued at $10 at improper temperature. Food was voluntarily discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 compartment prep sink with no hot or cold running water. Restore hot and cold running water to 1 compartment prep sink in kitchen. Observed small leak under right side of 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain. Observed low hot water pressure for exposed hand sink in kitchen. Restore and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide working thermometers within walk in coolers.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substances throughout interior water components of the ice machine and rust on interior panel of ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machines, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Observed evidence of rodents in the dry storage rooms and kitchen area, approximately 40 mice droppings were observed on floors and corners behind heavy equipments in these areas.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Also, the rear door leading to the residents patio is not rodent proof. There is a 1/2" gap along the left corner bottom of the door. Must make the said door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed split seam at top of the 3 compartment sink.instructed to apply a light weld to make it smooth,easily cleanable surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises requires a detail cleaning and maintain. Seal opening on floor beneath the large oven in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures in dry storage rooms and kitchen areas and inside the walk-in-cooler where noted to manager.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wash cloths not properly stored.instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use and maintain.

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