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ASPERION CARE INTERNATIONAL

4815 S WESTERN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

ASPERION CARE INTERNATIONAL has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2025. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2025. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 4, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2025. For example: SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times on March 12, 2024. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 3-501.15(B): OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-303.11: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING WRIST JEWELRY WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT JEWELRY (EXCEPT FOR A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND) WORN ON THE ARMS AND HANDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-403.12: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE HOSE DISCHARGING INTO COFFEE AREA DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CONDENSATE HOSE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE REACHING FROM 130.0F TO 135.0F FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON-SITE. TAGGED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH TAG INSTRUCTING FACILITY TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TECHNICIAN TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING WRIST JEWELRY WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT JEWELRY (EXCEPT FOR A PLAIN RING SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND) WORN ON THE ARMS AND HANDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE HOSE DISCHARGING INTO COFFEE AREA DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CONDENSATE HOSE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 01/14/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT ALL PREP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE PAPER CUPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISH AND THE REAR WHERE TRAYS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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