Archer Heights Healthcare LLC
4437 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Long Term Care ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 19, 2025
Archer Heights Healthcare LLC was last inspected on December 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
December 19, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor in the walk in freezer. Instructed t0 remove excess ice, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the women washrooms throguhout the facility. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
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: 6-501.12 observed floors dirty with scuff marks and debris in food storage area. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors dirty with scuff marks and debris in food storage area. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while time temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are stored, handled and/or served. The certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, alexander arroyo, arrived on site at the end of the walk through at approximately 11:30am. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on duty with allergen training and/or with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide documentation for all city of chicago certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in kitchen/prep area with a build-up of black substance at the ice chute above the ice which is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. No hot water at the following sinks: prep sink, hand wash sinks, 1-compartment sink, and 3-compartment sink. Informed manager that hot water must be maintained at a minimum temperature of 100.0f and be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility. Instructed to correct and maintain. Maintenance stated that a plumber has been called to the site. Plumber arrived on site at approximately 11:30 am. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor in the walk in freezer. Instructed t0 remove excess ice, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women washrooms throguhout the facility. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
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: Observed floors dirty with scuff marks and debris in food storage area. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed overhead exhaust vents with a build up of debris/rust. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty with allergen training and/or with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide documentation for all city of chicago certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: 6-202.15 the exit door in the stairwell between 1st and lower levels leading to the outside garbage area is in poor repair; bottom is rusted and not protected. Instd to repair door so as to be tight fitting and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: ice scoop improper stored in exposed wire container directly next to exterior side of ice machine. Instd to store properly in a protected manner.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11: the following is not clean: excessive food debris, residue noted: meal service rolling carts, equipment/dish rolling carts, all prep tables, storage shelves, drip trays of stove, entire exterior surface of walk in cooler including door & handle and exit door next to warewashing unit. Instd to clean all and maintain.
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: 6-501.12: walls through out the prep area and warewashing area, including next to the prep sink, behind the 3-compartment sink, not clean food debris, spills, and splashes. Walls underneath the warewashing unit are not clean, excessive pink substance and mildew noted underneath warewashing area. Floor of walk-in cooler and along wallbase through prep and warewashing area with heavy build up of food debris and residue. Instd to clean all walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: The interior surfaces of the ice machine, including the ice chute, have excessive build-up of black, slimy mold-like substance. Ice is used for human consumption. The person in charge of discarding ice, cleaning and sanitizing the bin, and maintaining clean. Priority foundation 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: Over 20 mice droppings were noted scattered on the floor in the dry storage room. Over 15 live small flies noted near prep sink and on walls. Instd to remove all mice droppings and flies. Clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: The exit door in the stairwell between 1st and lower levels leading to the outside garbage area is in poor repair; bottom is rusted and not protected. Instd to repair door so as to be tight fitting and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improper stored directly on top of ice machine. Instd to store properly in a protected manner.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following is not clean: excessive food debris, residue noted: meal service rolling carts, equipment/dish rolling carts, all prep tables, storage shelves, basins of prep sink and handwash sinks, drip trays of stove, entire exterior surface of walk in cooler including door & handle and door next to warewashing unit. The entire warewashing unit (top, sides, and underneath) has heavy encrusted lime and calcium accumulation. Instd to clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Entire basins of handwash sinks, faucets, and toilet bases in employee toilet rooms lower level are not clean, and dirt/debris. Instd to clean all and maintain
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: Large cans of goods leaking and with bulging surfaces are on loor and being used as a door stopper in the dry storage area. Instd to remove from premises and maintain.
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: Wall base throughout prep area and warewashing area in disrepair with missing and cracked tiles. Instd to repair the wallbase and maintain it free of missing and cracked tiles.
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: Walls throughout the prep area and warewashing area, including next to the prep sink, behind the 3-compartment sink, and prep and storage tables, are not clean, and excessive food debris, spills, and splashes. All walls surrounding the warewashing unit are not clean, with excessive black mold-like substance and mildew. Floor of walk-in cooler and along wallbase through prep and warewashing area with heavy build up of food debris and residue. Instd to clean all walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: 6-202.15 observed damaged bottom on exterior door leading to second floor from basement. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed rusting bottom on table located near handsink. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.
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: 5-203.13 observed excessive build-up inside of service sink in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: 6-501.18 observed build-up of residue on the bottom of toilet in basement men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: 6-201.11 observed damage to the wall near the entry to the kitchen area above the prep table. Instructed the person in charge to repair smoothly and easily cleanable. Observed missing tile along bottom of walls around perimeter of kitchen area. Instructed the person in charge to repair all missing wall tiles and maintain them.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.12 observed build up on fans in restrooms in basement. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed build-up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hands removed from kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge that the handwashing sink must be re-installed with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation #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: Observed excessive build-up of black slimy mold-like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto cubes in bin(ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize bin and maintain. Priority foundation #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: Observed damaged bottom on exterior door leading to second floor from basement. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusting bottom on table located near handsink. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.
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: Observed excessive build up inside of service sink in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: Observed build up of residue on bottom of toilet in basement men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: Observed damage to wall near entry to kitchen area above prep table. Instructed person in charge to repair smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing tile along bottom of walls around perimeter of kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair all missing wall tile and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up on fans in restrooms in baseement. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site during the preparation and service of tcs foods(milk, ground beef). Instructed person in charge that valid city of chicago sanitation certificate, as well as certified person, is required on site at all times tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: 4-501.11: condensor leaking at interior of 2 door upright cooler. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 leak at pipe underneath 1st basin of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain. Eye wash stations noted at 3rd and 4th floor handwash sink faucets in dining service area. Instd to remove eyewash stations from faucet. Handwash sinks for handwashing only
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: 6-201.11: excessive worn grout lines in warewashing area causing liquid accumulation in lines. Instd to grout and maintain floor so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable, missing ceiling tiles in prep area near walk in cooler. Instd to replace and maintain. Damaged wall surface near wallbase and wallbase in both male and female food staff toilet room. Instd to repair or replace damaged wallbase and wall and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice chute and entire interior surface of ice machine behind panel with excessive black mold like substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of all ice, and clean and santizie ice machine. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
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: Condensor leaking at interior of 2 door upright cooler. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 1st basin of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain. Eye wash stations noted at 3rd and 4th floor handwash sink faucets in dining service area. Instd to remove eyewash stations from faucet. Handwash sinks for handwashing only
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: Excessive worn grout lines in warewashing area causing liquid accumulation in lines. Instd to grout and maintain floor so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable, missing ceiling tiles in prep area near walk in cooler. Instd to replace and maintain. Damaged wall surface near wallbase and wallbase in both male and female food staff toilet room. Instd to repair or replace damaged wallbase and wall and maintain
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: Rust and black mold like substance noted on ceiling tiles and ceiling frame through out warewashing area. Instd to clean and maintain ceiling clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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