Pass

Balmoral Home

2055 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Long Term Care ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 27, 2026

Balmoral Home was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 27, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple areas in the food prep and dishwashing areas with chipped paint on the ceiling. Management instructed to scrape and repaint all affected areas. Observed several broken floor tiles in front of the spray sink for the dishwashing machine. Management instructed to replace broken floor tiles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken internal thermometer inside the left walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the double stacked ovens noted dirty with excessive grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout between floor tiles at the dish machine area with pooling liquid and debris. Instructed to place missing tile grout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperature of (tcs foods) inside of the cold holding cooler.observed milk in (half pint cartons) at improper temperatures ranging from (45.1f-47.1f).management voluntarily discarded approximately 100#'s of food worth $101.50.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cold holding cooler located in the dry storage room with an air temperature of 46.1f.the cooler was used to store (tcs foods) half pint cartons of milk.instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired.(see comments below).priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the ktchen food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed inadequate waste water disposal at a three-compartment sink. When one compartment drains, another one fills up. Instructed manager to service 3-compartment sink. Sink tagged. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at a three-compartment sink. When one compartment drains, another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3-compartment sink. Sink tagged. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates are used to elevate food boxes in rear dry storage rooms and inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to properly use raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink not accessible for use and marked "out of order." management instructed to repair and maintain the hand washing sink so it is available for use at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of the dish wash area above the dish machine. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an end cap missing from the light fixture in the dish washing area. Must install where needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed that interior of door to walk in cooler is damaged in kitchen area

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged seal under walls of walk in coolers

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) no employee health policy. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- no procedure for cleaning when employee or a patron experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a)-must install a hand sink in the prep/3 compartment sink in the kitchen and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)- caulk worn out with black moldy like substance along the walls by the dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Must re caulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11-damaged walls behind the hand sink in the 3rd floor nursing station. Must repair make the walls smooth easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11- burned out light bulb inside the dry food storage room. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice maker and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on the wall vent cover inside the staff washroom 2nd and 3rd floor. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs in the prep/kitchen area. Must replace and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing floor tiles around dishmachine. Instructed manager to repair/replace all damaged floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above cafeteria. Instructed manager to replace all damaged water stained ceiling tiles.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield cracked in kitchen prep area, instructed to replace,

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.