The Atrium
1425 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Long Term Care ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 25, 2025
The Atrium was last inspected on March 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 25, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the dishroom handling dirty dishes/glasses and put them thru the low temp dish machine and without proper hand washing handled and stored clean dishes.also observed the cook not washing hands every possible contamination as he was preparing food. Must wash hands every possible contamination.manager corrected the issue priority citation:7-38-010,citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice and touching the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine,oppm.unit in use. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Use three compartment sink and the other low temp dish machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the machine with a final rinse of 100ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: We observed cooked pulled turkey stored inside the two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen at improper temperature: 58.6f to 60.5f food discarded and denatured.pounds 40f , value 267. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excess dry grimes under the low temp dishmachine drian board. Must clean and maintain
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: Repair leaking booster under the tagged low temp dishmachine
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: Water between floor tiles under east three compartment sink by the grease trap.repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: We observed cooked pulled turkey stored inside the two door reach-in cooler at improper temperature: 58.6f to 60.5f food discarded and denatured.pounds 40f , value 267.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use to protect ice scoop from possible contamination
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Broken rubber gasket inside the milk reach-in cooler.repair /replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black slime substance under shelf inside the milk cooler,also foul odor.clean and maintain
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: Repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink by the slice machine.also drain pipes under dishmachine(dairy area)
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: Broken grout on floor in different part of kitchen,specially in front of three compartment sinks,dishroom ,repair issue
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report from 7-24-2024, report# 2597976 not posted conspicuous to consumers as required. Posted conspicuous at front entrance was report from 6-7-2023 . Inspection summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 handwashing sink at front prep area. Employee not able to wash hands.paperhanddrying device must be provided at all times for proper handwashing priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation at 10:45am paper towel provided by housekeeping. Foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation
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: Front handwashing sink at front prep area,not accessible for handwashing, in front unit a mobile cart with multi use utensils in front of mention sink. Cart removed by the manager. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c). Consolidated from above violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste water backing up from floor drain under the grease trap at front dairy dish room area;when water is discarded from low temp dish machine water backing up under the grease trap onto floor throught the mentioned area. Instructed to repair cause. Priority violation: 7-38-030(c),citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean container between use to protect ice scoop from possible contamination
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Broken rubber gasket inside the milk reach-in cooler.repair /replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black slime substance under shelf inside the milk cooler,also foul odor.clean and maintain
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: Repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink by the slice machine.also drain pipes under dishmachine(dairy area)
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: Broken grout on floor in different part of kitchen,specially in front of three compartment sinks,dishroom ,repair issue
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: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage room in basement under large pipes. Pipes could not be determined if they were sewer pipes or water pipes. The pipes are not clean and exhibit a black mildewy/mold like substance. Operator must determine if pipes are sewer or water. If pipes are sewer, remove all food from underneath and/or install a smooth easily cleanable cieling. If pipes are water pipes. Clean and maintain water pipes at all times to protect food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the women and men employee toilet room. Instructed to provide the handwashing signage in the said locations and maintain.
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: Found a high-temperature dishwashing machine on the dairy side of the dishwashing area, not properly sanitizing. The rinse water temperature was at 129.7 f while in use. Instructed to have the final rinse should reach 180 f. The dishwashing unit was repaired on site. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floors under equipment and shelving units in the two dry food storage areas and throughout the food prep area and dishwashing area. Instructed to remove dead roaches in all of the said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 the cold holding unit near the three-compartment sink with a damaged rubber gasket. Instructed to repair the said gasket and maintain it.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed waste/drain pipe with dry leakage and broken wrap at food storage area. Instructed to encase said pipe. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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: Grime and broken pieces of wood used under the leg of shelves and drain boards in dish room must be removed.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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: Grime and broken pieces of wood used under the leg of shelves and drain boards in dish room must be removed.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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: Floor tiles in dish rooms and in front of three compartment sink area must be regrout included tiles under the rubber mats. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation provided at both staff washrooms by the kitchen.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at handwashing sink at front prep/dishroom area. Present water temp at said sink 41.6f and below.provide water at temperature of least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed to repair cause. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued - by the time i finished write report, hot water provided at said sink. Present temperature of 100.4f
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste water backing up from floor drain onto floor in rear prep/dishroom area. When hand washing sink at north side is in used,waste water backs up onto floor at mentioned area. Instructed to repair cause priority violation: 7-38-030(c),citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed waste/drain pipe with dry leakage and broken wrap at food storage area. Instructed to encase said pipe. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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: Grime and broken pieces of wood used under the leg of shelves and drain boards in dish room must be removed. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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: Torn rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in freezer(ice build-up between doors)instructed to replace.
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: Observed ice scoop stored on top counters in nursing station,ice scoop containers is needed in all floor nursing station to properly protect ice scoop from possible contamination observed broken handle at meat slicer,instructed to replace.
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: Floor tiles in dish rooms and in front of three compartment sink area must be regrout included tiles under the rubber matts.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Debris on floor under three compartment sinks(corners and behind pipes) must clean all areas and maintain. -
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation provided at both staff washrooms by the kitchen.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed additional exposed hand sink is needed on north side of kitchen to accommodate 3 compartment sink and prep area in far north east corner of kitchen and dish machine in north west corner of kitchen. Install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed previous serious violations not corrected from report dated 5/18/18 report # 2169983 violation # 24 observed 3 compartment sink not maintained. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed oven mits unclean. Clean and maintain. Observed exterior of oven on south east side of kitchen unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed additional exposed hand sink is needed on north side of kitchen to accommodate 3 compartment sink and prep area in far north east corner of kitchen and dish machine in north west corner of kitchen. Install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not maintained in south east corner of kitchen. When far right compartment is drained a back up occurs in other 2 compartments of greasy water containing food debris. Must abate back up and maintain sink at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed oven mits unclean. Clean and maintain. Observed exterior of oven on south east side of kitchen unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed additional exposed hand sink is needed on north side of kitchen to accommodate 3 compartment sink and prep area in far north east corner of kitchen and dish machine in north west corner of kitchen. Install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted tin foil liners on shelving. Instructed to remove and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of two door reach in cooler at hot line area needs cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burnt out lights over three compartment sinks need to be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted ventilation at mens and womens rest rooms not functioning. Instructed to repair.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on dishmachine (kosher) pipes. Instructed to remove and discontiune use
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; exterior/interior of the oven and stove; knife racks, mounted can opener, and the contact surface around the large coffee pots. Instructed to 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: Observed dirty floors under all heavy equipment in the kitchen, under both 3-comp sinks, under both dishmachines, and floors in walk-in cooler/freezer. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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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: Observed dirty walls in the following areas; wall where ice machine is located, dry storage, inside mop closet inside the kitchen, and managers office. Also, light sheilds in kitchen, have dust build up and debris inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light missing above dishmachines. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside mop closet inside kitchen and inside managers office on the floors. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door reach in cooler in kitchen holding potentially hazardous food with improper tempurature of 46.3f. Unit tagged. Instructed to discontinue use and have unit serviced to maintain a tempurature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper tempuratures. 50 lbs of raw chicken stored in the aboved-mentioned cooler. Tempurature at 48.7f, valued at $100. Manager voluntarilly discarded and denatured food. Instructed to hold potentially hazardous cold food at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed final rinse tempurature on high temp dishmachine (non-kosher side) only maintaining a tempurature of 155f. Unit tagged. Instructed to use 3-comp sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes. Discontinue using machine until repaired, and final rinse is maintaining a tempurature of 180f. Also, dishmachine used only for kosher food, is not working at this time. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on dishmachine (kosher) pipes. Instructed to remove and discontiune use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; exterior/interior of the oven and stove; knife racks, mounted can opener, and the contact surface around the large coffee pots. Instructed to 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: Observed dirty floors under all heavy equipment in the kitchen, under both 3-comp sinks, under both dishmachines, and floors in walk-in cooler/freezer. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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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: Observed dirty walls in the following areas; wall where ice machine is located, dry storage, inside mop closet inside the kitchen, and managers office. Also, light sheilds in kitchen, have dust build up and debris inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light missing above dishmachines. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside mop closet inside kitchen and inside managers office on the floors. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards stored behind the faucet on both 3 compartment sinks. Instructed manager to properly store all food equipment. Found tape on freezer door. Instructed manager use of duct tape to repair is prohibited. Found dirty broken aluminum foil on shelves in cooler on kosher side (north wall) of the kitchen and on grease trap pipes and all shelves in the kitchen. Instructed manager to remove foil,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed employee not washing hands due to exposed hand sink installed at least 50 feet from north side of the kitchen/prep area.no exposed hand sink in dish room .instructed to installed an exposed hand sink with hot /cold running water and under city plumbing code.soap and paper towels must be provided.install one sink central part of the kitchen/dish room or two sinks one in prep area and one in dish room area
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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: Plastic floors tiles inside walk in cooler in poor repair/broken. Instructed manager to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Found floor behind grease traps under both dish machines with accumulations of grease,encrusted food,debris and multi use utensils instructed manager to clean and maintain mentioned area
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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: Walls inside the smoking room are yellow/brown in color due to cigarette smoke.instructed to clean / paint
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES.EMPLOYEE AFTER PUT THROUGH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE,PICKED-UP AN USED RAG FROM ON TOP THE DISH MACHINE WIPED HIS HANDS,PUT THE RAG BACK ON TOP THE UNIT AND HANDLED/STORED CLEAN DISHES,TRAYS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS,WITHOUT HANDS WASHING BETWEEN TASK.ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK WITH FOOD GLOVES ON WIPING PREP TABLE,STOVE ETC.,WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS RETURNED TO PREP TABLE TO HANDLE FOOD(VEGETABLE AND FISH).EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.MANGER INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Found high temp dish machine at(kosher side)in use with final rinse between 150f-155f. After several attempts(6 or more) final rinse remained at 155f.high temp dish machine must maintain temp of 180f.tagged unit "held for inspection". Do not to use dish machine,and to wash rinse and sanitize in 3 compartment sink. Also instructed manager to repair and maintained said dish machine. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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: Observed approximately 30-40 live small flies in kitchen mostly in dish room under dish machines, around grease trap boxes,floors and walls. Instructed manager to get in contact with pest control to eliminate the small flies.instructed to clean and sanitize areas mentioned. 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: No previous summary report not displayed for public view. On premises from 1-12-12 report #659971.summary report must be displayed and visible to all customers at all times. New summary report given and displayed and visible to all customer. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards stored behind the faucet on both 3 compartment sinks. Instructed manager to properly store all food equipment. Found tape on freezer door. Instructed manager use of duct tape to repair is prohibited. Found dirty broken aluminum foil on shelves in cooler on kosher side (north wall) of the kitchen and on grease trap pipes and all shelves in the kitchen. Instructed manager to remove foil,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Found grease trap boxes under both dish machines are rusty,food liquid stains and seeping small amount water around the base of grease trap. Instructed manager to clean and seal the base of grease traps. Observed employee not washing hands due to exposed hand sink installed at least 50 feet from north side of the kitchen/prep area.no exposed hand sink in dish room .instructed to installed an exposed hand sink with hot /cold ru
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found clean dishes stored inside the metal cabinet across from dish room with floor debris splattered on them. Instructed manager to remove dirty dishes and properly wash, rinse, sanitize and maintain clean dish area at all times.
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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: Plastic floors tiles inside walk in cooler in poor repair/broken. Instructed manager to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Found floor behind grease traps under both dish machines with accumulations of grease,encrusted food,debris and multi use utensils instructed manager to clean and maintain mentioned area
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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: Walls inside the smoking room are yellow/brown in color due to cigarette smoke.instructed to clean / paint
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: Smoking in public place. We(engineer and i)observed residents smoking in dining/break room, room was full of smoking residents(13 residents)instructed to not allow residents to smoke inside. Strong smell of cigarette smoke throughout the basement area, including the kitchen,due to kitchen is located in basement area and doors are opened. First offense for 2015. First offense for 2012,report#659971 violation of clean indoor air ordinance:7-32-015
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: No "no smoking" sign posted on the door nor inside the room.door has sign posted "smoking schedule".management was instructed to post signs at door, a "no smoking" sign on the door that is being used as a smoking room for residents. Also post at front and rear entrances that smoking is only allowed outside at least 15 feet away from all doors,windows and ventilation intakes. First offense for 2015. First offense for 2012,report #659971. Clean indoor air ordinance violation:7-32-020(a)
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: Removal of ashtrays.observed several ashtrays(two red and one green) with cigarette butts in them on top the tables where residents were sitting. Instructed manager to remove all the ashtrays from inside the building and provide it outside in smoking area 15 feet away from entrances/exit. First offense of 2015 first offense for 2012, report #659971 clean indoor air ordinance violation:7-32-020(c)
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.