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Aperion Care Wesley

1415 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Long Term Care ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Aug 4, 2025

Aperion Care Wesley was last inspected on August 4, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. 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: Instructed to clean repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside enclosure area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors under and behind cooking equipment and under and behind dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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: Instructed not to use milk/soda crates as storage shelves inside walk-in freezer. Must use proper storage racks 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear dry storage room especially by the sump pump and floors inside elevator shack at the same room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace cracked light shield above prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink, located in the rear preparation area, slow draining. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain so that the sinks drain properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple collapsed ceiling panels in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair collapsed ceiling panels and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing light shields for the ceiling lights located in the rear dish room. Instructed the person in charge to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build-up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in dish room, and 1st floor mop sink room drain needs to be scrubbed. Must clean and maintain the interior of floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/grime build-up on walls at 1st floor mop sink room. Must clean said walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe in dish room wraps are broken, peeling tape, not cleanable, also above white reach-in freezer rear area. Must encase said pipes. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. Repair issue.

      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: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside the white reach-in freezer, also at two-door reach-in cooler in cold food preparation, also the same unit left door broken from hinges, not able to close completely. No handle was provided at white reach-in freezer. Broken and missing doors under the cabinet inside the women's staff washroom.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: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout.

      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: 5-205.15 additional hot water flow is needed at washbowls inside the women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 no cover for receptacle inside the staff washroom, or replace broken individual receptacles inside each stall

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 broken east wall at mop sink.broken wall and floor under the dish machine.broken floor in front of prep/cook area. Missing and broken ceiling tiles at cold room. Caulking at handwashing sing in prep area is broken with black substance. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 protective light shield in cold room with excess debris and food stains, clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed over 40 small flies in different areas of the kitchen, ice machine area, dish room, and cold prep area. Instructed to remove said flies, clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Waste pipe in dish room wraps are broken, peeling tape, not cleanable, also above white reach-in freezer rear area. Must encase said pipes. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. Repair issue.

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the white reach-in freezer, also at two-door reach-in cooler in cold food preparation, also the same unit left door broken from hinges, not able to close completely. No handle was provided at white reach-in freezer. Broken and missing doors under the cabinet inside the women's staff washroom.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: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      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 throughout.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No irreversible registering temperature indicators for high-temperature dish machines. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional hot water flow is needed at washbowls inside the women's washroom.

      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 for receptacle inside the staff washroom, or replace broken individual receptacles inside each stall

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken east wall at mop sink.broken wall and floor under the dish machine.broken floor in front of prep/cook area. Missing and broken ceiling tiles at cold room. Caulking at handwashing sing in prep area is broken with black substance. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Protective light shield in cold room with excess debris and food stains, clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8-26-2019, report #2311271 #55) 6-201.11 observed floor drains in dish room and drain for dish machine need to be scrubbed and treated to prevent small fly breeding grounds. Clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in dish room and drain for dish machine need to be scrubbed and treated to prevent small fly breeding grounds. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent above dish machine with heavy dust accumulaiton. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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 noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or 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 backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine, hot water dispenser and cappuccino/espresso machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted floor drains throughout the kitchen prep area especially by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a) noted peeling paint on walls and ceiling at the hallway by the employee lunch area and dry storage area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic paint and/or replace

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(b) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:- 3rrd and 4th floor refrigeration units- cold serving line-tomatoes 50.1f, cucumbers 51.9f, eggs 79.8f, pepperoni 46.4f, cheese 45.1f, turkey 46.2f, ham 45.1f,3rd and 4th floor refrigeration units- ensure 50.9f, applesauce 44.6f, milk 44f, milk chocolate 45.8f, milk 47.4f, applesauce 49.4f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 8 lbs of products worth $120.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

      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: 4-301.11 equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of refrigeration units at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor nurses station to be improper at 55.0f 47.5f and 50.2f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      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: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or 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 backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine, hot water dispenser and cappuccino/espresso machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.110 noted outside garbage dumpsters overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always maintain the garbage dumpsters and have all lids to closed. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted floor drains throughout the kitchen prep area especially by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a) noted peeling paint on walls and ceiling at the hallway by the employee lunch area and dry storage area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic paint and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice on pipe and food boxes inside the walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer,instructed to remove ice build-up and repair cause on all units. Remove/relocate paper towel dispenser from 2 compartment sink which is used for wash/cut produce.observed employee washing hand at that location.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of high temp dish machine with debris,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and uneven floor under/beside the ice machine(south area.repair and maintain.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken/peeling paint at ceiling pipes in cold prep area,both dish rooms,and above clean pots.instructed to clean and maintain. Fluid spillage/grimes on wall tiles at dish rooms under the dish machine and thee compartment sin. Broken wall at south-east corner behind the ice machine,need to repair and maintain,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken/peeling paint on wall inside stall of men's staff wash room,repair/repaint. Remove black slime between the wall and dish machine,clean and reseal

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed at prep/serving area in dining room, "bistro". Observed panini machine,microwave,soup kettle,blender and reach-in cooler at mentioned area.instructed to install said sink under plumbing code.also provide soap and paper towels/hand drying device at said sink. Observed small holes on middle divider between rinse compartment to sanitizer compartment at three compartment sink.instructed to seal with food grade material or weld with non-rust material.surface must be smooth,cleanable non absorbent material

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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.we observed ice chute dispenser at ice machine with brown and black slime substance,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain.ice is used for human consumption. 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: Evidence of live small flies indifferent locations of kitchen. 7 small flies on walls inside the storage were ice machine is located,6 small flies on walls in dish room/high temp dish machine,3 at rear cold prep, 2 small at coffee station in dining area and 3 small flies at prep/serving area in dining room.instructed to remove flies,clean,sanitize and maintain area. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice on pipe and food boxes inside the walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer,instructed to remove ice build-up and repair cause on all units. Remove/relocate paper towel dispenser from 2 compartment sink which is used for wash/cut produce.observed employee washing hand at that location.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of high temp dish machine with debris,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken and uneven floor under/beside the ice machine(south area,also accumulation of wall debris at east-south corner,need to clean and maintain water on floor, around floor drain in front of walk-in freezer,instructed to re-route discharge water pipe to floor drain.keep floor dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken/peeling paint at ceiling pipes in cold prep area,both dish rooms,and above clean pots.instructed to clean and maintain. Fluid spillage/grimes on wall tiles at dish rooms under the dish machine and thee compartment sin. Broken wall at south-east corner behind the ice machine,need to repair and maintain,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken/peeling paint on wall inside stall of men's staff wash room,repair/repaint. Remove black slime between the wall and dish machine,clean and reseal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed at prep/serving area in dining room, "bistro". Observed panini machine,microwave,soup kettle,blender and reach-in cooler at mentioned area.instructed to install said sink under plumbing code.also provide soap and paper towels/hand drying device at said sink. Observed small holes on middle divider between rinse compartment to sanitizer compartment at three compartment sink.instructed to seal with food grade material or weld with non-rust material.surface must be smooth,cleanable non absorbent material

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance and maintain. Defrost employees small reach in freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean in detail and sanitize interior top of the microwave oven 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: Clean the floor behind the reach in freezer and maintain. Damaged floor behind the vending machine. Must repair make the floor smooth easily cleanable. Clean the floor drain and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install exposed hand sink in the dish washing area with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condensation dripping from under the condensener in the walk-in cooler into a drip pan on top of the food storage rack. Instructed to relocate all covered food items; no open containers of food stored under the drippage. Instructed to repair the leak inside the walk-in cooler and maintain.

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