Pass

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W

1151 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 7, 2026

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the deep-frying units with grease and in need of cleaning. Instructed to 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 the floors under the deep-frying unit with a surface thats not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to resurface mentioned floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors around the stove and inside the walk in cooler. Must remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor of the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2594301 on 5/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor of the dry storage room and 2 non-working walk-in coolers that are used for storage under the dry storage shelves in the food prep area, on the rolling shelves and boxes on the shelves in the dry storage room, around the grease trap under the 3-compartment sink, in the mop closet, and behind the cooking equipment. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings in all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 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: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the deep fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor throughout the food prep areas and dry storage rooms under the 3-compartment sink, and around the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: 7-206.12 observed several bags of rodent poison placed on the floor of the dry storage areas and walk-in coolers used for storage. Management instructed that all rodent poison must be placed in covered, tamper resistant containers. Priority violation 7-38-015. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2594301 on 5/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor of the dry storage room and 2 non-working walk-in coolers that are used for storage under the dry storage shelves in the food prep area, around the grease trap under the 3-compartment sink, in the mop closet, and behind the cooking equipment. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings in all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 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: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the deep fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor throughout the food prep areas and dry storage rooms under the 3-compartment sink, and around the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy was provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. No current pest inspection reports were observed in the provided pest control log book. Management instructed to provide 2 pest inspection reports from the last year and to keep the log book maintained at all times and available for inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). 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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor of the dry storage room and 2 non-working walk-in coolers that are used for storage under the dry storage shelves in the food prep area, around the grease trap under the 3-compartment sink, and in the small safe between the file cabinets and the ice machine. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings in 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the food prep areas and dry storage rooms under the 3-compartment sink, and around the grease trap.

      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 valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 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: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises in the public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid foodservice manager training.

      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 no handwashing sign at handsink in serving area. Instructed pic to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and dust on filters in ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      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: No valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certficate on site. Instructed pic to obtain city of chicago food service sanitation certificate and maintain original on site at all times, as well as certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.

      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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYER CABINETS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES,FLOORING UNDER FRYERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINET , BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing sign at hand sink in women's staff toilet room.

      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 evidence of appx.100 or more mice droppings on ledge of dish storage rack,on floor along wall base of furnance,equipment storage rack,inside of pan on shelf in same area,on floor next to green cabinet.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/8/21.(priority foundation 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: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris/dust build up from fan guard covers in walk in cooler and underside of prep table,window sills,fryer cabinets.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area,walk in freezer damaged and misssing floor tiles,flooring under fryers are in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on ceiling tiles and upper walls in rear prep/ dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debris build up from floor under fryer cabinet , behind ice machine and mop sink closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged beef in standing water on prep table improperly thawing. Instructed manager to place thaw under refrigeration at 41f or less or under running water at a temperature of 70 or below and maintain.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at left faucet of 3-compartment sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of small freezer on front service line. Clean exterior of hot holding unit in rear prep area. Correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase water pressure in employee washroom correct and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.