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Archer Heights Healthcare LLC

Name: Archer Heights Healthcare LLC
Address: 4437 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL

4437 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOMS THROGUHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY WITH SCUFF MARKS AND DEBRIS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY WITH SCUFF MARKS AND DEBRIS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 18, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED T0 REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOMS THROGUHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY WITH SCUFF MARKS AND DEBRIS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS/RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 5, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

ICE SCOOP IMPROPER STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 11, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED DAMAGED BOTTOM ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR FROM BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUSTING BOTTOM ON TABLE LOCATED NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-203.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF SERVICE SINK IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-202.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FANS IN RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 4, 2024

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED BOTTOM ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR FROM BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTING BOTTOM ON TABLE LOCATED NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE OF SERVICE SINK IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON BOTTOM OF TOILET IN BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source