Misericordia/Mcauley Home
2060 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Long Term Care ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 4, 2025
Misericordia/Mcauley Home was last inspected on April 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 4, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain 2-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected,a 1/4" to 1/2" between and bottom rear exit door at first floor.repair and maintain issue.
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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BEHIND THE DOUBLE OVENS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 at the exposed handsink in the corner near the oven in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees 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: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items at least six inches off of the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated ood debris on shelves in walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators for high temperature dish machine. Must provide on site at all times to accurately measure the utensil surface inside dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical 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 on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom at 93.6f. Also observed improper water temperature at hand sinks in women's bathroom at 90.9f and 88.7f. Proper water temperature must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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: Observed mashed sweet potatoes at improper cold holding temperature at 45.3f. Also observed mash potatoes found at 44.2f in walk in cooler and puree pancake mix with applesauce found at 45.4f. Tcs food items must be at proper cold holding temperature at 41.f or below. Instructed to discard and denature food. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $105.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 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: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: First floor delivery door not rodent/insects proofed. The bottom of the right door with 1/4 of an inch gap. Instructed to repair to make it tight fitting,rodent/insects proof door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables and chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on the ice machine. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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 no splash guard on the exposed hand wash sink in the prep area next to the three compartment sink and prep table. Must provide.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed the reach in cooler in the prep area not maintaining proper temperature. Cooler had ambient air temperature of 49.5f and ready-to-eat chicken at 49.6f. Cooler was tagged and held for inspection. Cooler must not be used until repaired to maintain a temperature of 40f or less, and the cdph is contacted for proper tag removal. 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: The following potentially hazardous foods were found in the reach in cooler at improper temperatures: ambient air 49.5f, chicken 49.6f, protein shakes 49.3f. All cold held food items must be 40f or less. Approximately weight 25# with a total value of $35. Facility corrected during inspection by voluntarily discarding these foods. Critical violation# 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary chemical test strips available for the three compartment sink with automatic quaternary dispensing system at time of inspection. Must provide. Serious violation# 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat foods stored in walk in cooler with no date label. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed single use utensils stored in container improperly. Must store single use untensils in container inverted in the same direction.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on the exposed hand wash sink in the prep area next to the three compartment sink and prep table. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight pink slime substance inside the ice bin of the ice machiene used for human consumption. Must clean 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 food items being stored on milk crates and buckets on the floor of the dry storage closet. Must not use milk crates or buckets as a means of elevation. Floors must be easlily accessible for floor cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in the employee toilet rooms. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed personal belongings of staff (coat) stored in the prep area. Must remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed used wash cloths being stored on counters while not in use throughout prep area. Must store in containers with a sanitizing solution while not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Noted slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean and 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: Instructed to clean dusty walls above the 3 compartment sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 and 2 compartment sinks of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 floor under ice machine unclean. Clean and maintain floor along walls and in corners. Observed floor drain under dish machine unclean. Clean and maintain floor drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 small holes in left compartment of 3 compartment sink that used to be hooked up to a bottle washer. Bottle washer is no longer in use. When sink is filled up an then drained water collects in two hole that were once attached to bottle washer. Holes must be covered so that no standing water can collect in holes. Repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: In process of completing food handler course for all employees
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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: Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in boiler room not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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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 that had gaps, broken seams in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, and by dish machine area, shall be replaced.
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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.