GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Long Term Care · Chicago, IL

Danforth House

4540 S Michigan Ave

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

The department’s records list this business as closed or out of business.

Read Reviews on Google

Out of Business

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Danforth House has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

May 18, 2026

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BETWEEN THE STOVE AND CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 5, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass

Nov 14, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby