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Continental Care Center

5334-5336 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Long Term Care ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 24, 2025

Continental Care Center was last inspected on July 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 24, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical4 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager training or original copy of certificate posted on-site. Instructed to provide at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified manager training and maintain original certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels not provided at the following handwashing sinks: main kitchen warewashing area (across from 3-compartment sink), dish machine area. Instructed to provide disposable paper towels at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided disposable paper towels to handwashing sinks at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation combined with above violation.

    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: Observed hand soap not provided at the main kitchen warewashing area handwashing sink (across from 3-compartment sink). Instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided hand soap to handwashing sink at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed clean equipment stored directly beneath dripping condensate water line in the dish machine area. Instructed to remove clean equipment and store clean equipment outside of prohibited areas such as under water lines in which water has condensed and maintain.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surface of ice machine (exterior upper metal mounting plate) to be soiled with rust and other debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine and other equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of rust and other soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen wasrewashing area 3-compartment sink (near walk-in freezer) drain plumbing to be in poor repair, leaking but functional. Instructed to repair or replace main kitchen wasrewashing area 3-compartment sink drain plumbing to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the following physical facilites in poor repair: ceiling tile above dish machine missing, base coving in walk-in cooler in poor repair/missing parts. Instructed to repair or replace the listed physical facilities and maintain all physical facilities in good repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with city of chicago certified manager training or original copy of certificate posted on-site while tcs foods were being prepared at time of inspection (cooked proteins, cooked vegetables, dairy). Instructed to maintain at least one food employee with city of chicago certified manager training and maintain original copy of certificate posted on-site for inspector review at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards on storage kitchen storage rack.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      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--observed rust on one wire storage rack inside the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves 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: 6-201.11--instructed to repair wall with peeling debris near the hand sink so that it is smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink located directly across the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing being done with beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the main entrance door with gap opening approx:1 inch at bottom center where double doors meet and rear exit door with gap opening at bottom right corner leading to the garbage dumpsters.instructed to pest proof mentioned doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 25 rodent (mice)droppings on the floor underneath the storage racks inside the dry storage room.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

      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: Observed rust on one wire storage rack inside the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

      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: Observed stained cutting boards on storage kitchen storage rack.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler to remove accumulation of mold like build-up and detail clean the exterior top of the dishmachine to remove debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along walls and in all corners of the prep area and dry storage room to remove spilled food debris and repair wall with peeling debris near the hand sink so that it is smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report # 2573860 dated april 7 2023 instructed facility to repaint or replace rusty racks in dry storage area by april 14 2023. Observed rusty racks in dry storage area. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed broken drain plug handle of 3 comp sink near griddle area. Instructed manager to replace handle so that 3 compartment sink may properly plugged.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink with no hand soap available. Instructed manager to provide hand washing soap at all hand sinks. Priroity foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rodent droppings in dry storage area underneath shelving. Instructed manager to service area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed insect carcasses underneath dish machine in dish machine area. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken drain plug handle of 3 comp sink near griddle area. Instructed manager to replace handle so that 3 compartment sink may properly plugged.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2560920 dated july 19 2022 instructed facility to repaint or replace rusty racks inside walk in cooler and dry storage area by october 19 20222. Observed rusted racks inside walk in cooler and in dry storage area. Instructed manager to repaint or replace rusty racks. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink across 3 compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside walk-in cooler and inside rear dry food storage room.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with grease accumulation next to 3 compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage area. Noted some litter on ground.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint from wall behind pan shelvings (next to the 3 compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area) instructed to repair or install frp wall board. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: Observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak at the exposed hand washing sink in the dishroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's employee washroom. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all women's washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood and filters with dust and grease buildup on them.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (hot dogs at 174.9f) are being prepared and served. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 8/23/19 was not posted on the premises. Premises had a 2018 inspection report summary posted. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site but clean-up kit on premises during inspection observed to be blood borne pathogen clean up kit with out proper sanitizing solution and no mop for vomit clean up . Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      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: No soap at hand wash sinks in food prep area and by 3 compartment sink.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) 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: Must properly marked all hand washing sinks

      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: Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed sewage pipes above in food storage. Overhead exposed drainage waste water pipes coming from the 1st floor areas .the said pipes where noted to manager must be encased smooth surface (soffit) durable material and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair small water leak under food prep sink in kitchen

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair piling bubbly painted walls behind dishmachine

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No wrtten health policy at this time. Must provide. Pf violation. 7-38-012, 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: No written procedures for cleaning after a patron or employee experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Must provide. Pf violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All ceiling vent cover in employees washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of training available for the six food handler employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate. Must provide. Pf violation pa 100-0367 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink in the dish washing area with high temp dish machine. Must install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate for the rest of the employee in the kitchen. Must provide next routine inspection.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found no paper towel and hand soap on the exposed hand sink in the prep/dish area. Instructed to provide. Critical violation 7-38-030. Manager asked one of the employee to put hand soap and paper towel on the exposed hand sink during inspection.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel upper compartment of the ice maker in the vending machine area with black moldy like substance on the pipe where the water is coming from. Ice are for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize and stop using the ice maker. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink in the dish washing area with high temp dish machine. Must install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate for the rest of the employee in the kitchen. Must provide next routine inspection.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed establishment using milk crates as shelves at dry storage room. Must provide additional shelves, must be able to clean floor under and around all items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one water stained ceiling tile above dishwash 3-compartment sink also observed dust on wall behind 3-compartment sink by door. Must clean wall and replace damaged ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling light covers in dishmachine room. Must clean ceiling light covers and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall mot clean, must clean/repaint walls in storage and kitchen areas,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In mens bathroom urinal in poor repair, and in womens bathroom hand sink low water pressure, must repair and better maintain,

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.