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AVENUE CARE CENTER INC

4505 S DREXEL BLVD BLDG, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

AVENUE CARE CENTER INC has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 30, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 1, 2012, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 once on August 30, 2010. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 1, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 1, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL GAP ALONG FLOOR BASE BEHIND COOKLINE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS AND BEHIND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESIDENT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN DISH MACHINE ROOM AROUND DOORWAYS,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BUCKET FILLED WITH WASTE WATER FROM UNDERNEATH.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.
  3. Consultation

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, REPLACE/PAINT SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL HOLES IN KITCHEN CHEM. ROOM BEHIND SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, IN STORAGE AREA, HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPES, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE. PAINT WALS IN KITCHEN REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, LIGHT IN COLOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN OVER TRY LINE AND PREP AREA.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMP DISH MACHING NOT SANTIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHES ETC. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE SAME. TAGGED DISH MACHINE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, REPLACE/PAINT SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL HOLES IN KITCHEN CHEM. ROOM BEHIND SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, IN STORAGE AREA, HEAVY WITH DUST. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPES, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE. PAINT WALS IN KITCHEN REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, LIGHT IN COLOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN OVER TRY LINE AND PREP AREA.

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