Pass

The Montclare Supportive Living Community

4339 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60623

Long Term Care ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 13, 2026

The Montclare Supportive Living Community was last inspected on January 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

January 13, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom and between exit doors near kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryer cabinet, coolers prep tables, cooking equipment, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and rust surfaces on ceiling vents and light shields, debris inside floor drain under dish machine and 3-compartment sink, spills on floor near hand washing sink in dining area, debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean all floors and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside kitchen electrical room. Observed several flying insects in dish washing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 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 1/4" gap at bottom and between exit doors near kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      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: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryer cabinet, coolers prep tables, cooking equipment, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and rust surfaces on ceiling vents and light shields, debris inside floor drain under dish machine and 3-compartment sink, spills on floor near hand washing sink in dining area, debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean all floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor behind cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to remove dead roaches and sanitize area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cold hold unit in prep area with food residue. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 damaged faucet in community room causing water to spray from side. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and debris on floor in community room behind ice machine for residents. Instructed person in charge to detail clean area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 windowsills in the dining area with dead insects throughout. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of 2-door cooling unit with cold hold attached. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 high-temperature dish machine piping leaking and pooling onto the floor under equipment in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment to prevent pest harborage in said area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 dried food debris on floors under all equipment in corners of prep area, inside walk-in cooler under shelving units, and inside dry storage. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 ventilation fans in the prep area ceiling in need of cleaning to remove dust and dirt buildup

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity on the premises during the time of inspection. Observed 7 live small flies on the walls and ceiling in dishwashing area. Observed approx. 20 live small flies were observed on the walls and flying around the unused dishwashing machine stored in the hallway connected to the prep area leading to outside receptacles. Noted approximately 12 small live flies in the dining area underneath the coffe prep station (open cabinet states). 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed windowsills in the dining area with dead insects throughout. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of 2-door cooling unit with cold hold attached. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high-temperature dish machine piping leaking and pooling onto the floor under equipment in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment to prevent pest harborage in said area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors under all equipment in corners of prep area, inside walk-in cooler under shelving units, and inside dry storage. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fans in the prep area ceiling in need of cleaning to remove dust and dirt buildup

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue built up on exterior of juice disenser machine in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: Observed build up in drain behind hot hold unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters above stove area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority violation from report #2580294 dated:8/18/2023,not corrected: #16: observed ice machine located in kitchen prep area with a build-up of black and pink slime like substance, dripping onto ice cubes in interior ice bin. (ice is used for human consumption). Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring violation into compliance. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue built up on exterior of juice disenser machine in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: Observed build up in drain behind hot hold unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters above stove area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in kitchen prep area with a build-up of black and pink slime like substance, dripping onto ice cubes in interior ice bin. (ice is used for human consumption). Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue built up on exterior of juice disenser machine in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: Observed build up in drain behind hot hold unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters above stove area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floor around drain and underneath dish machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at the follwoing handwashing sinks; handsink next dry storage room, handsink in dishwashing area, handsink in resident dining room. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in kitchen prep area with a build-up of blackand pink slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes in interior ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Also black slime at top interior compartment of unit. Interior plate of ice bin with excess rust; white slime at ice dispenser nozzle of same unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floor around drain and underneath dish machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight residue on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sticky fly traps in corners of kitchen area. Instructed manager to have pest control operator treat the area. Manager removed traps.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in-use wiping improperly stored. Instructed manager to store in-use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils, plates and bowls improperly stored. Instructed manager to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner beneath the shelf where bread is stored. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners under high temperature dish machine and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed summary report not displayed visible to customers. Instructed manager to display summary report visible to all that enter the facility. Priority foundation. 7-42-010

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify if employees are aware of written employee health policy. Instd to have employee health policy acknowledged in a verifiable manner of their responsibility. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser (soap) at handwish sink in warewashing area. Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      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: Variety of foods (coleslaw, cooked pasta, opened deli meats and cheeses) not properly labeled or dated . All refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days or an approved procedure in place. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No test kit/temperature measuring device for high temperature warewashing machine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring utensil surface temperature and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lime/calcium build up on exterior of warewashing machine. Instd to clean 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: Ice accumulation on walk in freezer floor. Instd to remove and maintain clean. Floor wet in dishwashing area. Instd to maintain clean and dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,GRILL TOP,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,LIP OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PLATE RACK,EXTERIOR OF COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS,HOT WATER TANK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK / MOPSINK AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general 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: Observed poor hygienic practices and bare hand contact by food handler.observed female employee push door open to come into food prep area with plastic gloves on and went over and put a slice of bread into toaster with out changing gloves and hand washing and then again she put bread into toaster with bare hands and then scratched her face with bare hands while waiting for toast to come out of toaster.must wash hands after every possible contamination,no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.(critical 7-38-010a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more rodent droppings on floor along wall bases and under food storage shelves in dry food storage area,in dining area on floor next to prep cooler/ice machine,on ledge next to hot water tank in mopsink closet,women's toilet room mop sink closet on floor at door,security office lounge on floor next to desk.also,appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of receiving door,dining area door along top and double entry doors in center top and bottom.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/18.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinet,interior of oven,grill top,lower shelf of steam table,lip of ice machine,walk in cooler shelving units,plate rack,exterior of cooler next to cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor along wall bases throughout prep area, dish washing areas,hot water tank area,walk in cooler and freezer,floor drains.must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer.must remove water from floor in hot water tank area and keep dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from filters at hood and light shields in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and along walls in hot water tank / mopsink area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Light sheilds needed in dry storage area. Must install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of ventilation. Must install and maintain.

  15. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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