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COLES SUPPORTIVE LIVING

7419 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

COLES SUPPORTIVE LIVING has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 24, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 30, 2016, found no infractions.

4 of 12 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2016. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 15, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 6, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2016. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2016. 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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSIS IN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE READING 120F. MUST READ AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLE, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE CADINETS ON THE 1st FLOOR DINING ROOM ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS: WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED THE FAN COVERS AND THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DUSTY, ALSO VENT COVER IN THE HALLWAY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL COB WEBS FROM FROM CORNERS OF WALLS, HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS CONNECTED TO KITCHEN.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN ALL FURNACE CLOSETS IN DINING ROOMS ON ALL UPPER FLOORS(2ND-5TH). ALSO OBSERVED 5 FLYING INSECTS(GNATS) IN KITCHEN MECHANICAL ROOM AND IN DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREa.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS(INCLUDING FREEZER SECTIONS ALSO)IN DINING ROOMS ON ALL FLOORS, DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA, CABINETS UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN ALL DINING ROOMS, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS CONNECTED TO KITCHEN, IN ALL DINING ROOMS AROUND REFRIGERATORS, AND IN ALL FURNACE ROOMS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL COB WEBBS FROM FROM CORNERS OF WALLS, HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS CONNECTED TO KITCHEN AND IN DINING ROOMS(INCLUDING WASHROOM USED FOR STORAGE ON FIRST FLOOR). CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOMS. REPLACE MISSING CORNER JUNCTURES FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN:BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT/SODA STORAGE UNIT IN PREP/DISH ROOM,INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER,ETC
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 26-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM ,AND APPROX 31 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS FLYING IN PREP,STORAGE CLOSETS,DISHMACHINE AREA.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN:BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT/SODA STORAGE UNIT IN PREP/DISH ROOM,INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER,ETC.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP/DISH MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIGHT SHIEDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UNCLEAN DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT/ DUST PANS,MOPS.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER SHELVING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN LAUNDRY ROOM CLOSET.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM AT LOWER AREA IN NEED OF PLASTERING BEHIND DOOR. SOME AREAS OF WALL ARE CHIPPED; REPAINT.

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