Elevate Care Irving Park

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 27, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of womens toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents in the both men and women employees washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the storage room. Instructed to replace 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: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Certified manager had only photocopied on site and arrived on site at 9:15am. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must beon site at all time and posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Apr 23, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device at the third floor utility sink in the housekeeping area. Instructed to install to ensure the device can be located, serviced, and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area, and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields, and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     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: Noted person in charge without updated city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 02/01/2025 expiration date. Informed person in charge of city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jul 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle for the women's toilet room in the basment near the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the women's toilet room and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Jul 8, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 03/03/2023 inspection, report #2572047 not corrected: #53-observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom in the basement. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in all women's washrooms. #55-repair the broken baseboard tiles at the corner inside of the entrance to the kitchen and next to the 2 compartment sink. Repair the wall behind the 3 compartment sink and in the dry storage room. Regrout the floor tiles in front of the high temperature dish machine. Priorirty foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Mar 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an employee handle plastic drinking cups by the lip contact surfaces with their bare hands. Management instructed to wear gloves while handling clean dishes by the lip contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Repair the broken baseboard tiles at the corner inside of the entrance to the kitchen and next to the 2 compartment sink. Repair the wall behind the 3 compartment sink and in the dry storage room. Regrout the floor tiles in front of the high temperature dish machine.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 3, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Apr 27, 2022 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING AREA/BEVERAGE DISPENSING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING STATION/ BEVERAGE DISPENSING PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13--observed broken wall tiles along floor underneath the three compartment sink area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 20, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO EYEWASHING STATION BLOCKING FAUCET AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EYE WASHING STATION, SO THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING AREA/BEVERAGE DISPENSING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING STATION/ BEVERAGE DISPENSING PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: Noted high temperature dishwashing machine/ not in use "out of order " in the kitchen dishwashing area.instructed manager to repair and maintain high temperature dish machine must be at 180f final rinse for hot water sanitizing. Dish machine was tagged held for inspection. Instructed not to use at this time and must utilize the three compartment sink for washing , rinsing, and sanitizing,kitchen equipment/utensils. (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025,no citation issued. (cos).

     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 rear door leading to the outside garbage dumpster area not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing gap at the bottom of the door.

     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 food items inside freezer stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed men and womens toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to repair doors so that they are self closing.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered trash receptacle for womesn toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVER FLOWING TRASH AND MISSING LID.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND PROVIDE MISSING LID TO DUMPSTER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall tiles along floor underneath the three compartment sink area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulbs in the kitchen preparation area next to three compartment sink. Instructed to replace light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used