Pass

Elevate Care Chicago North

2451 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Long Term Care ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 15, 2025

Elevate Care Chicago North was last inspected on May 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 15, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Dishwash area 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking also right side faucet leaking at base at same sink. Must repair and maintain sink.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floor tiles with low grout around dishmachine. Instructed manager must regrout all damaged floor tiles throughout dishmachine area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

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

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink (by walk in freezer) right side compartment stopper not working. Must provide a working stopper at said location.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing/water stained ceiling tiles at prep area above and around prep area 3-comparmtent sink (by walk in freezer). Must replace damaged ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine not maintained, final rinse water temperature at 138.0 f. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must sanitize at 180.0 f at final rinse. Must temporarily wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils at dishwash 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

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

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink (by walk in freezer) right side compartment stopper not working. Must provide a working stopper at said location.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing/water stained ceiling tiles at prep area above and around prep area 3-comparmtent sink (by walk in freezer). Must replace damaged ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Must provide and maintain.

      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: Observed existing handwashing sink in main food prep area removed. Must reinstall handwashing sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Some areas in the upper portion of the ice machine in need of cleaning.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clean food peeler being stored between the sink and rear mechanics of cooking equipment. Must properly store utensils.

      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: Noted torn/missing plastic air curtain on the walk-in cooler door. Must replace.----plastic clean plate cart on wheels in poor repair with burnt, melted plastic exposing insulation. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted pressed wood shelving above the rear kitchen prep table in poor repair with exposed raw pressed wood and chipping. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all eyewash stations from all handwashing sinks to prevent possible cross contamination.-----no hot running water at the kitchen utility service sink. Must provide.----the sprayer arm nozzle on the dish three-compartment sink falls below the sink basin. Must repair to hang above the sink basin.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted water-damaged ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, dish, and dry storage. Must replace all.----must not use cardboard as a means of repair or shield for the wall above the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard coving along the baseboard in the staff woman's washroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings being stored on shelving in the dry food storage room. Employees must use the designated storage area for personal belongings.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.