SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ILLINOIS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION W.

BEAT. 46/100

1151 S WOOD ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH A SURFACE THATS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE STOVE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 20
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594301 ON 5/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE ROLLING SHELVES AND BOXES ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 16
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-206.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT POISON PLACED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT POISON MUST BE PLACED IN COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594301 ON 5/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 9
2024
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR AND TO KEEP THE LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE SMALL SAFE BETWEEN THE FILE CABINETS AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYER CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES,FLOORING UNDER FRYERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINET , BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

DEC 8
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF DISH STORAGE RACK,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF FURNANCE,EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK,INSIDE OF PAN ON SHELF IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREEN CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYER CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES,FLOORING UNDER FRYERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINET , BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

APR 23
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR LESS OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 70 OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL FREEZER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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