GARFIELD APARTMENTS.

Chicago Health Dept

3700 W CONGRESS BLVD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

JUL 29

2025

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 25

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2023

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE DEAD ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM CABINET CLOSES TO WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.

DEC 22

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL AREAS WHERE GARBAGE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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DEC 1

2021

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 5

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

JUL 13

2018

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN, ON TOP OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE DINING ROOM AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND REMOVE THE FLIES FROM THE DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.

AUG 28

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

JAN 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(HEAVILY STAINED FROM COFFEE), AND CABINET INTERIOR NEAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BESIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA.

FEB 13

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 11

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM WITH EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 8

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 1

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 4

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE & OFFICE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL IN 1ST FL.UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT ,BOILER ROOM & REAR DOOR., STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE.

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