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A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION

2750 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Shelter

Inspection summary

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 4, 2014. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

3 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 31 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on June 13, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 22 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 OBSERVED WASTE DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL-CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND APPROX 200-250 DROPPINGS IN AND AROUND THE ENTIRE FACILITY. WALK IN COOLER, DISH AREA, SERVICE AREA, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WASTE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.15 OUTSIDE RECEPITCLE FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OVERFLOWING AND OTHER CONTAINERS FULL OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. SEVERAL AREAS WITH BOXES, BAGS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND PROMOTING RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN FREE FROM RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE AT 110 DEGREES AT RINSE. ALL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES MUST BE 180 DEGREES OR BETTER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT OF HEALTH. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT [email protected] PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OUTSIDE RECEPITCLE FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL IS OVERFLOWING AND OTHER CONTAINERS FULL OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. SEVERAL AREAS WITH BOXES, BAGS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND PROMOTING RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN FREE FROM RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANNG TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT UNIT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE BACK PANEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY CEILING EXHAUST FAN PANEL AT THE CORNER BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ELECTRIC ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER STORED IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK(1 COMPARMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT NEEDED, AND DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.13(B) OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL NEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
  13. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVING LINE.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS FON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND WATER LINES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  17. License

    0 infractions

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