Pass

Bethany Retirement Community

4950 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Long Term Care ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2025

Bethany Retirement Community was last inspected on August 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove heavy peeling paint inside/above dry storage room in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working light bulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler by the front service line. (cos - maintenance provided)

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees with expired a food handler certificate. Instructed management that all food handling employees must show current proof of food handler's certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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 cleaning and increase the cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust build up on shelves under hot holding unit at tray line. Must clean and maintain shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in womens employee washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at hot trayline at serving area. Instructed to install said sink with hot/cold running water and provide paper towels/hand drying device. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.

      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: The broken handle (repaired with black duct tape)at the two-door reach-in cooler(by the west window) in the rear serving area must be replaced. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material

      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 inside mop sink in hallway.

      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 two-door hot holding unit that is used to transfer hot food from the hospital to thorek community home. Replace reach-in coolers at deli station kitchen and pizza area(food court area). Repair/replace

      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: Must install a three-compartment sink at rear serving/prep area. Sink shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Must be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: A drainboards of warewashing sink(3-compartment sink) should be self draining

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls inside the mop sink storage area.repair/ issue.the surface must be easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.