Canvass
Jan 20, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Brookdale Lake View
3121 N Sheridan Rd
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATORES OF TCS FOODS IN CONVENIENCE STORE COOLER: CHEESECAKE 46.7 F, SLICED CHEESE 46.5 F, GREENBEAN SALAD 45.1, COLESLAW 44.8 F, LEAFY GREENS 46.2 F, RANCH DRESSING 46.0 F, TURKEY SANDWHICHES 54.1 F. ALSO NOTED GRILLED CHICKEN 50.5 F, SLICED ONIONS 49.8 F, COOKED RICE 46.4 F, SOUTHWEST DRESSING 48.4 F IN WALK-IN COOLER . PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 33 LBS VALUED AT $125 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURES OF CONVENIENCE STORE COOLER. AMBIENT AIR 50.2 F INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COOLER WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DUMPSTERS IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, MISSING CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND MENS LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 28, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source
License
Mar 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT MAIN PREP AREA AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREAS.
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 problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS AT PANTRY DISPLAY CASE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 OBSERVED THE OUTER CONTAINER OF THE ICE BIN INSIDE THE CABINET AT THE PANTRY EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH HOLES AND LEAKING WATER TO A PLASTIC BASIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 REMOVE BUILD-UP LAYERS OF GRIME ON PIPES UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK.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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501-115 THERE IS AN EXCESS LAYER OF GREASE ON THE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER IN THE GARBAGE AREA INSIDE THE GARAGE. 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION EXPIRED IN 2022. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW SAID CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OUT OF 4 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE 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 issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING PREP/KITCHEN AREAS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2023
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS REQUIRED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AT KITCHEN PREP AREA(EAST AREA) BY THE SALADS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOK WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING PREP/KITCHEN AREAS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED THE OUTER CONTAINER OF THE ICE BIN INSIDE THE CABINET AT THE PANTRY EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH HOLES AND LEAKING WATER TO A PLASTIC BASIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO OVENS IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EVEN THOUGH IS USED FOR POT STORAGE.
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 problemsnotedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOOD WAS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED TWO PANS OF SLICED HAM(8 LBS) AND TURKEY(9 LBS) (READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS), INDIVIDUALLY LOOSELY WRAPPED STORED UNDER THE LEAKING PIPE OF THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD REMOVED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS:17LBS, VALUE 55.38. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS AT PANTRY DISPLAY CASE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK MECHANICAL DRAIN LEAKS. REPAIR ISSUE.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
THERE IS AN EXCESS LAYER OF GREASE ON THE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER IN THE GARBAGE AREA INSIDE THE GARAGE.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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION EXPIRED IN 2022. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW SAID CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OUT OF 4 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE 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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-3-22, REPORT#2549327 #47)4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AND DOOR OF 2 THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE ASSISTED LIVING DINING ROOM SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.11: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. #51)5-205.15: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53)5-501.17: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS #55) 6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source