SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MONTCLARE SENIOR RESIDENCES.

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6650 W BELDEN AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 10, 2025 · passed

11 of 16 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2024
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 23
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 16
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 3
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES, AND ROACHES ON THE WINDOW SILL AND BY THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOORS TO THE COURTYARD AREA WITH A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH TAPE ON THE FILTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (THE DISH MACHINE IS NOT USED AT THIS TIME, BUT FACILITY INTENDS ON MAINTAINING IT FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE USE).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE PREP TABLE TOP SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C): OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES, AND ROACHES ON THE WINDOW SILL AND BY THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111(E):OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE MISSING INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. Every retail food establishment required to be licensed under chapter 4-8 of the Municipal Code of Chicago shall maintain a Pest Control Log Book on its premises containing the following pest control information: (1) A record of all visits to the retail food establishment by any pest control company describing all pest control-related activities conducted, including inspections and applications of pesticides or other methods to control pests; (a) All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. (2) The log book record shall include a copy of the service ticket that sets forth the pest control company’s Illinois Department of Health license number, and the following: (a) Written verification (i.e. signature and certification number) of the certified technician responsible for using pesticides, or overseeing the use of pesticides by non-certified personnel; (b) Date of application; (c) Specify the targeted pest; and (d) Pesticide use recorded in the following manner: (i) Brand or common name (ii) USEPA Registration Number (iii) Percent active ingredient in the finished product (iv) An estimate of the amount of finished product used (3) A record of all locations of all applications of pesticides, trap and monitoring stations placed or monitored during the inspection; and (4) A record of any recommended corrective action needed to eliminate the condition, such as housekeeping deficiencies, pest harborages, or structural deficiencies. (5) All information in the log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE DOORS TO THE COURTYARD AREA WITH A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH TAPE ON THE FILTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (THE DISH MACHINE IS NOT USED AT THIS TIME, BUT FACILITY INTENDS ON MAINTAINING IT FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE USE).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE PREP TABLE TOP SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C): OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15: OBSERVED THE DUMPERS IN THE GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ANY EXCESS TRASH TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 9
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.--------FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE IDPH BUSINESS LICENSE

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1770211 ISSUED ON 05-05-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY. #34 - FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY.

MAY 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AT SAME AREA.

APR 7
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Clean multi-use utensils must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.

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

Ceiling fans in the residents dining room need cleaning to remove dust build-up.Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

AUG 8
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA,

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED, HANDLE BEING STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY,

OCT 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. North east door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proofed door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Engineer repairing door and installing door sweep during inspection.

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

Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FEB 19
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ------MAINTENANCE PERSON ON SITE. DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN INSTALLED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL STRIPS FOR SANITIZING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. QUATS STRIPS (200 PPM) OR CHLORINE STRIPS (100 PPM)

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE (NOTED WITH LIME BUILD-UP).

MINORSanitation
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. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN.

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