Aperion Care
7200 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Long Term Care ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 21, 2025
Aperion Care was last inspected on March 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 21, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top and bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice on pipe of condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler in basement.instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain. Must remove dry wall debris on shelves inside the dry food storage.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on celing wall and ceiling pipe by the dishwashing area. Must be smooth and cleanable. Broken ceiling tiles debris on floors under shelves at the dry food storage area,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Exit rear door with 1/4 to 1/2" gap between door and frame door.repair issue to minimize pest enty.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Plastic utensils used for residents not protected:invert utensils to minimize source of contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at handwashing sink in the kitchen by prep area. Upon my request manager had to ask housekeeping to provide paper towels at said sinks priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot water at two of three handwashing sinks in kitchen. Hot water temperature found at 86f to 90.1f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at all handsink. Adequate hot water found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued. Engineer was able to provide hot water at said sinks.present temp of 100.2f.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink in women's washroom not mainatained. Hot water may not exceed 120f,through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Presently water temp of 122.6f. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: High temp dishmachine not able to maintain 160f. Presently water temp of 119f.after several attemps water temp of 135.9f.tagged unit "held for inspection". Do not use. Instructed to use three compartment sink: wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed to repair issue. Priority violation:7-38-025, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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, and interior of the machine with excessive black slime substance dripping down into the ice.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: We observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap at high temp dish machine.unable to wash multi use utensils,cups,dishes,trays etc.unit presently in use. Instructed to repair issue. Tagged unit"held for inspection". Do not use. Instructed to use three compartment sink:wash rinse and sanitize priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Exit rear door with 1/4 to 1/2" gap between door and frame door.repair issue to minimize pest enty.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Plastic utensils used for residents not protected:invert utensils to minimize source of contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler pipes are leaking.instructed to repair. Ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. Icecles danging from unit and pipes.repair issue.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair at botton of ice machne,repair/replace unit. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: High temp dishmachine with excess mineral and debris.at interior and exterior of unit.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use aluminum foil as liner for shelving in prep area. Must be smooth and cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Booster under the high temp dishmachine is broken,missing parts,etc. Must repair/replace unit. Must repair faucet at three comartment sink at north area of the kitchen.once the first faucet is un use no water provided at the other faucet .three compartment sink has two faucet,must repair and provide hot/cold water at all the times. Another three compartment on site. Replace broken curtains at high temp dish machine. High temp dish machine in poor repair,water leaking from pipes and exterior panels.unit not able to pull dishracks in,employee pushing in said rack manually,than pulling out the rack with clean dishes from unit.instructed to install new unit.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling inside the walk-in cooler is leaking,repair issue. Excess water on floor under the high temp dishmachine and under the ice machine.drain pipe from unit not reaching floor drain.instructed to provide a longer drain pipe to be able to reach floor drain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hand washing signage is missing at all hand sink fixtures. The facility must provide visible signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to wash, rinse, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Hot water sanitizing rinse at the dish machine measured at 121.6f. The unit was tagged and held for inspection. Repair the unit so that hot water rinse is maintained between 180-194f. The facility must use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware in the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately a 1-inch gap at the exterior back exit door leading to the dumpster area allows for pests to enter. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found stored on prep surfaces in kitchen area. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use clothes must be laundered daily.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Crates used as elevation scattered throughout the kitchen in the dish/prep area. The facility must remove from use and replace with equipment that is durable and easily cleanable, meeting food standards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the cooler in the pantry area on the 3rd floor is heavily soiled with food debris. The facility must be clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The mop sink on the third floor is slowly draining. The facility must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing backflow prevention devices on ice machines on the first floor and kitchen area. The facility must ensure all kitchen equipment attached to a water line must have a backflow prevention device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: All gender restroom and women's restroom on the first floor lacks a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in the restroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood is used to cover flooring tiles that have cracked/are missing in the dishroom area. The facility must provide flooring that is smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed paint chipping on wall near dish room area. The facility must provide a smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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