Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Long Term Care · Chicago, IL
The Atrium Hlth Care Ctrs, Inc
1425 W Estes Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 18, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK NOT WASHING HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AS HE WAS PREPARING FOOD. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. 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 problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED COOKED PULLED TURKEY STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 58.6F TO 60.5F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40F , VALUE 267. 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
EXCESS DRY GRIMES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE DRIAN BOARD. MUST 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR LEAKING BOOSTER UNDER THE TAGGED LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER EAST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP.REPAIR ISSUE.
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 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MILK REACH-IN COOLER.REPAIR /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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SLICE MACHINE.ALSO DRAIN PIPES UNDER DISHMACHINE(DAIRY AREA)
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN,SPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,DISHROOM ,REPAIR ISSUE
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 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-24-2024, REPORT# 2597976 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS AT FRONT ENTRANCE WAS REPORT FROM 6-7-2023 . INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED COOKED PULLED TURKEY STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 58.6F TO 60.5F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40F , VALUE 267.
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 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO PROTECT ICE SCOOP FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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 issuesnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER SHELF INSIDE THE MILK COOLER,ALSO FOUL ODOR.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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 24, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. 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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.PAPERHANDDRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION AT 10:45AM PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED BY HOUSEKEEPING. FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MILK REACH-IN COOLER.REPAIR /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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE GREASE TRAP AT FRONT DAIRY DISH ROOM AREA;WHEN WATER IS DISCARDED FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WATER BACKING UP UNDER THE GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR THROUGHT THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN,SPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,DISHROOM ,REPAIR ISSUE
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 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO PROTECT ICE SCOOP FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER SHELF INSIDE THE MILK COOLER,ALSO FOUL ODOR.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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SLICE MACHINE.ALSO DRAIN PIPES UNDER DISHMACHINE(DAIRY AREA)
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source