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ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH, LLC

2451 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH, LLC has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 19, 2022. The most recent inspection, on May 15, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 7 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2024. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 February 2, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 2 times on April 19, 2022. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • 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 once on February 2, 2023. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE AREA.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY WALK IN FREEZER) RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER AT SAID LOCATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND PREP AREA 3-COMPARMTENT SINK (BY WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 180.0 F AT FINAL RINSE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY WALK IN FREEZER) RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER AT SAID LOCATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND PREP AREA 3-COMPARMTENT SINK (BY WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
  4. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED EXISTING HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA REMOVED. MUST REINSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  7. License

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • NOTED CLEAN FOOD PEELER BEING STORED BETWEEN THE SINK AND REAR MECHANICS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN/MISSING PLASTIC AIR CURTAIN ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.----PLASTIC CLEAN PLATE CART ON WHEELS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BURNT, MELTED PLASTIC EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW PRESSED WOOD AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REMOVE ALL EYEWASH STATIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.-----NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.----THE SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE ON THE DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO HANG ABOVE THE SINK BASIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DISH, AND DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR SHIELD FOR THE WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE STAFF WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. EMPLOYEES MUST USE THE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

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