Pass

Bryn Mawr Care

5547 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Long Term Care ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 11, 2025

Bryn Mawr Care was last inspected on July 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 11, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worn out door sweep at the bottom of the front entrance door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace metal sheet with sharp edges behind the dishmachine area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in the kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside (first floor) employee and public washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid for trash bin.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear dry storage room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of ice machine with minimal calcium build-up in the dining area.

      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: Instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves with green mold like build-up inside the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose faucet (left side) at 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside (first floor) employee and public washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid for trash bin.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear dry storage room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 multiple cutting boards with deep sratches and stains in the rear prep 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

    • 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

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches inside ice machine upper portion of motor area. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by the date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside single door of reach-in cooler, under serving tray line. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 no backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, in dining area must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain, or to know the location

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Nozzle at ice dispenser of ice machine at self serve unit in dining room with a build-up of pink slime substance. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: 13 each egg at temp of 69.7f st0red on top the cart in the kitchen; cooked pork loin at tem of 45.6f to 48.7f with cooking label of 8-1-2021. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • 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 single door of reach-in cooler, under serving tray line. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, in dining area must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain, or to know the location

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink in the kitchen slowly draining,repair issue repair/replace broken metal sheet around the dishmachine.seal 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: No cover was provided at receptacle inside unisex washroom used for staff and residents.must provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Debris and grime on the ground surrounding the outside receptacles, clean and maintain, included waste oil metal barrel

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing baseboard walls under the low temp dishmachine, in the kitchen. Missing floor tiles at employee lunch room under window air condition.repair issue

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Puddle of water under the dish machine. Debris on floors in the kitchen and included a walk-in cooler. Rusty floor inside the walk-in cooler was not easily cleanable. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink not installed from previous report # 2229943 dated 10/19/18 on hot food serving line. There is no convenient or accessible hand sink available. Must install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 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)-observed no employee health policy on site. 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 observed no vomiting and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. 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: 5-203.11(a) no hand washing sink provided at front serving line/coffee area. Observed employee struggling to get at hand washing sink in the kitchen due to area is too small and awkward,also employee washed hand at three compartment sink due to i was using hand washing sink.must install a sink convenient use by employee at said front area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) no 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: 6-301.12(a) no paper towels provided at only hand washing sink in the kitchen and customers washroom by the greeting desk at first floor.observed kitchen employee washing hand, get out the kitchen looking for paper towels. After my request paper towels provided in the kitchen and washroom . Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(a) all prepared foods in coolers must be properly labeled with product name, and expiration date within 7 days. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 rubber gasket at inside door of walk-in cooler broken,instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 found condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer with excess ice build-up on pipes and behind the unit. Instructed to repair -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • 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 with bare hands pick-up sliced water melons(ready to eat products) from container at front tray line and than returned to kitchen.information given to manager of hand washing and usage of gloves. Employee are with gloved hands handling food/ready to eat food. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found water "igloo" container filled with water for residents. Dispenser nozzle at said container with excess black slime substance, at day room of the fifth and sixth floors. Food(ice and water) not protected during storage/serving. Instructed to wash,rinse and sanitize mentioned containers,also in all other floors. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken interior plastic glass and exterior broken missing window blocks in the kitchen,need to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grime and dust build-up on pipes under the three compartment sink,on grease trap under the dish machine. Grease inside the cabinet of deep fryer clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard wall/coving at end of tray line west wall. Peeling paint on ceiling above duct vent in the kitchen. Need to remove/repaint said area.

    • 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 throughout the kitchen instructed to remove,repaint and maintain

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 resident smoking at day room of the fith floor. No person shall smoke in a public place. Smoking is allowed outside within 15 ft of entryway. Chicago clean indoor air ordinance:7-32-015

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: No "no smoking" signs or the international "no smoking" symbol posted on premises. Observed a sign of green smoking symbol posted at door of day room at fifth floor. Instructed to remove smoking sign from door at fifth floor and provide no "no smoking" sign posted on premises. Chicago clean indoor air ordinance:7-32-020(a)

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: We observed ashtray on top the tables,which present used by resident. Four used ashtrays are stored by "igloo" water dispenser and foam cups on top mobile cart were resident self serve water from said container. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. Chicago clean indoor air ordinace:7-32-020(c)

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior panel upper portion and the interior portion of the spout of the ice maker not maintained. Tube where the water are coming from and surfaces of the ice maker with wet black/brownish/white/pinkish moldy like substance . Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize. Instructed not to use the ice maker. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Window screen in the kitchen walls by the dish machine with dust accumulated. Must clean or replace the screen and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail and sanitize interior of the microwave in the employees lunch room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind the vending machine in the residents lunch room and employees lunch room, along the wall base all corner with debris. Must clean in detail 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: Seal the gap around the pipes thru-out the serving area in the kitchen and maintain. Replace stained ceiling tiles in the employees and residents lunch room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed pink and brown buildup in the upper compartment along the water line and various ice contact surfaces. Also observed pink discoloration covering the dispensing spout at the bottom of the machine and droplets of white substance hanging from the ice chute. Instructed to have the unit serviced, detail cleaned and maintained. Unit was turned off and the remained ice was burned. Serious violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the lower compartment of the deep fryer to remove oil and grease buildup--maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing end cap on the light shield above the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide missing end cap on the light fixture mentioned above.

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