Pass

Aperion Care West Ridge

6450 N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626

Long Term Care ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 19, 2025

Aperion Care West Ridge was last inspected on March 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

March 19, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • 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.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,in the kitchen area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at staff washroom door in basement area

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Keep floor dry between one compartment and handwashing sink.repair issue

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No available employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      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: Noted hand washing sink in the kitchen by three compartment sink and for low temp dish machine not accessible for hand washing. Sink being used for cleaning purposes, inside was stored a green bucket with dirty sponges, a scraper and used food gloves. Reviewed hand washing sinks are for hand washing purposes only. Upon my request manager corrected issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Condition of use pesticide. We observed a green opened pesticide behind the ice machine in the kitchen(pallets scattered on floor and glue board) an opened pesticide block on floor beside the pop vending machine, which room is used for residents to purchase pop, etc. Pesticide shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-015, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at ice machine water line,in the kitchen area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at staff washroom door in basement area

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Keep floor dry between one compartment and handwashing sink.repair issue

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • 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 reach-in coolers in prep area repair/replace.

      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 wood base inside the cabinet of handwashing sink were ice machine is stored.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 cloth as a means of repair on the door of dishmachine.must be smooth and cleanable. Repair issue.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Hot and cold water handles at handwashing sink by the dishroom are not easily able to open/turn on the handle.instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: We observed when dishmachine in used water comes out from above and under doors,side panels,etc. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken tile and cement floor under the ice machine must be repaired.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken and peeling paint above high temp dishmachine must be repaired.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shielding to ligh bulbs or shatter resistant bulbs. At dishroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 7-1-2024,report #2596826 #16) 4-601.11(a) we observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with excessive black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout.ice is used for human consumption. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth as a means of repair on the door of dishmachine.must be smooth and cleanable. Repair issue.

      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 reach-in coolers in prep area repair/replace.

      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 wood base inside the cabinet of handwashing sink were ice machine is stored.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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Hot and cold water handles at handwashing sink by the dishroom are not easily able to open/turn on the handle.instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: We observed when dishmachine in used water comes out from above and under doors,side panels,etc. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken tile and cement floor under the ice machine must be repaired.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken and peeling paint above high temp dishmachine must be repaired.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shielding to ligh bulbs or shatter resistant bulbs. At dishroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the dishroom with gloved hands handling dirty dishes/glasses and put them thru the high temp dish machine.and without proper hand washing handled and stored clean dishes. Food handlers must wash hands and change gloves after any possible contamination. Manager discussed issue with employee. Priority violation 7-38-010.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Both handwashing sink in the kitchen not accessible for handwashing. Handwashing sink by prep area and by vegetable one compartment sink faucet neck was turned to the left and covered with saran plastic paper. Sink not operable due to when in use one compartement sink will backs up(grease and particles) and handwashing sink not draining. The other handwashing sink in dishroom and by the three compartment sink ,drain pipe not connected to handsink. Per my request,manager called engineer to corrected issue. At 10:15am able to repair handwashing sink in dishroom area only. Must correct issue at handwshing sink in prep area and by one compartment sink. Instructed manager to have employee washing hands at said repaired sink. 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: We observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with excessive black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Also excess rust at interior and exterior of ice machine,must remove or replace unit.ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth as a means of repair on the door of dishmachine.must be smooth and cleanable. Repair issue.

      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 reach-in coolers in prep area repair/replace.

      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 wood base inside the cabinet of handwashing sink were ice machine is stored.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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: We observed when dishmachine in used water comes out from above and under doors,side panels,etc. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Hot and cold water handles at handwashing sink by the dishroom are not easily able to open.instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken tile and cement floor under the ice machine must be repaired.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken and peeling paint above high temp dishmachine must be repaired.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shielding to ligh bulbs or shatter resistant bulbs. At dishroom.

      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 original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 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: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a valid city of chicago certifed food manager certificate while time/temperature controlled foods including cooked vegetables and served. No certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: A sign or poster that notified food employees to wash their hands is not provided at employee restroom hand sinks. Facility must provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand sink.

      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: Can opener blade not clean to sight and touch? The facility must wash, rinse, sanitize, 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: Roaches were observed dead under the microwave. The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Eliminate dead roaches using proper pest control processes as needed.

      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: Boxes of food stored on walk-in cooler floor. The facility must ensure products are at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as a means of storage or elevation in walk-in cooler. Facility must remove from use and replace with equipment that is durable and easily cleanable that meets nsf/ansi standards.--- observed rusted shelving under window with fan in kitchen area, rusted shelving in walk-in cooler, rusted fan guard in walk-in cooler. Surfaces are no longer easily cleanable. The facility must replace with a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material meeting nsf/ansi standards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The window fan guard and walk-in cooler fan guard are soiled with rust debris. The facility must be clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device found missing behind coffee machine in kitchen and utility mop sink. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrap used as a means of repair for a leak at the water faucet for the 3-compartment sink. The facility must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Covered waste receptacles found missing in unisex employee restrooms. The facility must provide waste receptacles with lids.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an opening around piping under dry storage shelving in office area. Facility must re-seal pipe casing above dry storage items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles under storage shelving in office. Facility must provide smooth, easily cleanable, and non absobent surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease/soil debris found behind stove unit.---calcium/lime buildup found under/around dish machine. The facility must be clean and maintained.

      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 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.