SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION-R.

BEAT. 37/100

1950 W ROOSEVELT RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 20, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. LOGBOOK MUST CONSIST OF A RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED CUSTOMER TABLEWARE STORED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL TABLEWARE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

APR 1
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED CUSTOMER TABLEWARE STORED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL TABLEWARE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591485 DATED 3/22/24; 54 - 5-501.15 OBSERVED A MISSING/BROKEN LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WERE NOT CLOSED AND WERE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MAR 22
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. THE MANAGER THAT ARRIVED STATED, "HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS POSTED AT A DIFFERENT FACILITY." INSTRUCTED EACH FACILITY MUST HAVE ITS OWN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, AND EVERY SUCH MANAGER MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED CUSTOMER TABLEWARE STORED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL TABLEWARE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED A MISSING/BROKEN LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WERE NOT CLOSED AND WERE NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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JAN 17
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A YELLOW UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY REACH COOLERS ON SITE. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SPRAYER SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISHWASHER LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

OCT 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE SMALL FRONT BOX FREEZER, INSTEUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13(B) OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILES OVER THE COOKING AREA.

DEC 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S (STAFF) TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CAFETERIA DINING ROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL NEXT TO THE MOP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 3
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (BY THE OFFICE) IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE, OFFICE AND VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS RUSTY FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

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