GATEWAY FOUNDATION RESIDENTIAL.
3828 W TAYLOR ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 26 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 52025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS OF SERVING STATION, PREP TABLES, AND IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT IN THE ROOM WHERE USED DISHES ARE RETURNED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13 BROKEN TILE/BASE IN AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APR 252025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING (FISH, SOUP, SLICED TOMATOES) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS OF SERVING STATION, PREP TABLES, AND IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT IN THE ROOM WHERE USED DISHES ARE RETURNED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTED LID TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE, SERVING PREP, DISH AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN TILE/BASE IN AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 282024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 CORRECTED. DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, AND AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE ON 6/18/24.
4-601.11(C) DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF MENU HOLDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR POP SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
JUN 172024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON ROLLING CARTS GRATES IN DRY STORAGE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND ALL VENDING MACHINES, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN PREP, AND UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF MENU HOLDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR POP SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LIDS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REAPIRED TIGHT FITTED LIDS MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH STICKY SUBSTANCES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT BULB IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
FEB 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA FROM CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 32023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM (RANGES FROM 68.7-83.4F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE ALL HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS TO 100F MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. (ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM IN USE AT THIS TIME).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA FROM CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(WEST) AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN WASHROOM (RANGES FORM 68.7-83.4F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE ALL HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS TO 100F MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA FROM CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
QUAT CHEMICAL DISPENSER DISPENSING CHEMICALS AT 0PPM. CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION MUST READ BETWEEN 100-400PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGHT TEMP DISH MACHINE AND CONTACT CDPH WHEN DISPENSER IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE SINK HANDLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (66.4F) IN A PAN OF WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS VALUED AT $15. COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 192019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED PLASTIC AROUND THE SINK STOPPER TO HOLD THE WATER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED THE 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH LEAKY FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING LIDS). THIS ALLOWS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER TIGHLY CLOSE TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL,GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
NOTED THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISHWASHER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUN 202018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINKS. REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
JUN 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS: DISHWASHING ROOM AND AROUND THE GRILL AND FRYER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED THE VENT COVER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM DIRTY, ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN CLEAR VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(REHEATING SOUPS, CORNED BEEF, MASHED POTATOES, SPINACH) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SPLASH AREA AND NOZZLES ON SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, INTERIORS OF THE NAPKIN DISPENSERS AND THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE 2-DOOR METAL CABINET THE UTENSILS AND NAPKIN HOLDERS SIT ON TOP OF, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WHERE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS STORED(NEAR DISCONNECTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, INTERIOR OF TRAY HOLDER IN SELF-SERVICE AREA IN DINING ROOM, THE EXTERIORS OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND LIDS ON STEAM TABLE WELLS ON HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP, STORAGE, DINING, SERVICE LINE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, PEELING PAINT, DIRT PRESENT).
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS NOTED THROUGHOUT ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM, FRONT SERVICE LINE, AND ALL SECTIONS OF THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR DISCONNECTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL UNCLEAN DOORS IN OTHER SECTIONS OF KITCHEN.
JUN 172015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA, FOOD SERVICE LINE AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES.
MAR 72014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD ITEMS ALONG WEST WALL OF KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND/OR TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKET ON THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON GASKETS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR THE PASS THROUGH WINDOW. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ICE CHUTE OF SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUTINELY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALL AROUND THE PASS THROUGH WINDOW (BETWEEN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE SERVING LINE) WITH MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION IN CAFETERIA ABOVE VENDING MACHINE AND TOASTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN PANTRY AND DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT FELL FROM SHELF. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO. THE WALKIN COOLER THICK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, RUST ON THE FLOOR MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM THE STACK DRAIN COVER IS LOOSE. MUST PROVIED A COVER THAT IS SECURE.
OCT 302013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE BACK KITCHEN EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE CEMENT UNDER THE DOOR IS BROKEN AND SOME CEMENT IS MISSING. MUST REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT AND PUT DOWN NEW CEMENT SO NO GAPS OR OPENINGS UNDER THE DOOR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN WEATHER STRIP TOO. FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD/DRY GOODS STORE ROOMS.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN PANTRY AND DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT FELL FROM SHELF. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO. THE WALKIN COOLER THICK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, RUST ON THE FLOOR MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM THE STACK DRAIN COVER IS LOOSE. MUST PROVIED A COVER THAT IS SECURE.
SEP 262013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS HAVE A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND THE EAST DOOR BY THE LUNCH ROOM HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TOPS ARE BROKEN, NOT COVERED AND NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE GREASE CONTAINER THE WHOLE TOP IS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND REPLACE THE TOP THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR SO IT IS RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38--020
CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN PANTRY TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT FELL FROM SHELF. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOODS.
FEB 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN KITCHEN PANTRY TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT FELL FROM SHELF. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST. PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT SIDE OF CONVECTION OVEN ON REAR COOKING LINE; REMOVE AND REPAINT OR PROVIDE A SHEET METAL COVERING FOR EASY CLEANING. SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT OPPOSITE END OF CONVECTION OVEN NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER.
APR 132011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM FEB. 2010. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES.
FEB 172010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD ON SALAD BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE.SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED WALL IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN LUNCH ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCHROOM.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE EXTENSION TO DRAINLINE OF WALK IN COOLER TO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE ON PREP HAND SINK.
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