FEB 14
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ST JOSEPH VILLAGE OF CHICAGO.
BEAT. 46/100
4021 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 14, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHENETTE HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (LEVER IS LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO TURN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FLOOR KITCHENETTE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHENETTE HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (LEVER IS LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO TURN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FLOOR KITCHENETTE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 REFUSE BAGS WITH FOOD WASTE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND AT THE OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE NEXT TO THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND RETURNABLES IN WASTE HANDLING UNITS OUTDOORS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF REFUSE AND FOOD WASTE WITH LIDS STORED OPEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO VOLUME OF WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR WASTE RECPETACLES WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS MAINTAINED CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ACROOS FROM KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR SKILLED NURSING PREP AREAS. THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR HAD A RACK OF DISHES INSIDE OF IT AND IT WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASHGUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE STORAGE SHELF TO PRVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE BAGS STORED ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED AND CONTAIN ALL THE GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE TILES AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED.
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JAN 142022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132021FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2021
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES (LOCATED ON THE 1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLR KITCHEN/SERVING AREAS).MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG SIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT LOCATED IN (1ST,2ND AND 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN/SERVING AREAS)AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH DEBRIS ETC,.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2359718 DATED:01/31/2020 #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FLOOR SKILLED KITCHEN. MUST INSTALLED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12/20/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JAN 312020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FLOOR SKILLED KITCHEN. MUST INSTALLED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED(WET AND WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) SURFACES UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR SKILLED KITCHEN/SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND DRY THE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SKILLED KITCHEN/SERVING AREA 3RD FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE OFF PEELING PAINT NAD RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302019FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2019
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS.APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT PEST-PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF MENTIONED DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND CORNER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS AND MISSING LID.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SECTION OF WALL BROKEN WITH OPENING UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND DUSTS/DEBRIS ACCUMULATIONS AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 212018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK COUNTER TOP AND SHELVES IN THIRD FLOOR (MEMORY) SKILL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MUST RE CAULK BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SKILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLDLIKE SPILLAGE BEHIND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAK AROUND DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (NOTED TOWELS AROUND DISH MACHINE).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JAN 42017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE BOX FOR PHONE AND TV INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND MALE EMPLOYEE SERVING FOOD FOR THE RESIDENTS NOT WEARING BEARD NET(EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND FACIAL HAIR)ON THE IST FLOOR SKILL NURSING PANTRY.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO COVER THE FACIAL HAIR.
JAN 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA, CHEMICAL ROOM , AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MAR 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POOLING WATER FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE NOTED AT THIS TIME DURING THE RE-INSPECTION UNDER THE 3RD FLOOR PANTRY KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT/EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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