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GLEN ELSTON NURSNG & REHAB CENTER

4340 N KEYSTONE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Long Term Care

Inspection summary

GLEN ELSTON NURSNG & REHAB CENTER has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 1, 2015. The most recent inspection, on April 20, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 10 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, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2021. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on January 6, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 16 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET HANGING OFF LID ON MILK COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET HANGING OFF LID ON MILK COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITAITION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 3 BURNED OUT BULBS UNDER HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 06/17/2021: #53 LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITAITION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM ETC.) ARE HANDLED,PREPARED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND OR SERVED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT (3:25 P.M.) INTO THE INSPECTION (COS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE SHELF OR PROPERLY ENCASE MENTIONED SEWER LINE WITH DURABLE MATERIAL SUCH THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND RUSTS ON KITCHEN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM SHELF SO THAT IT MAY BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND SOME AREAS OF OVERHEAD WASTE WATER PIPE WRAPPED AND HAS CRACKED/PEELING MATERIAL ALONG THE NORTH CEILING KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE MENTIONED PIPE SUCH THAT IT IS SMOOTH,DURABLE,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE SHELF OR PROPERLY ENCASE MENTIONED SEWER LINE WITH DURABLE MATERIAL SUCH THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND RUSTS ON KITCHEN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM SHELF SO THAT IT MAY BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELFS IN KITCHEN (WEST NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED -UP FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELFS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND SOME AREAS OF OVERHEAD WASTE WATER PIPE WRAPPED AND HAS CRACKED/PEELING MATERIAL ALONG THE NORTH CEILING KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE MENTIONED PIPE SUCH THAT IT IS SMOOTH,DURABLE,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • KITCHEN LIGHT BULB NEAR THE ICE MAKER MUST HAVE PROTECTIVE SHIELD/END CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED SOME KITCHEN LIGHT BULBS BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME ACCUMULATION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (D) AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER (E).
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  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
      • FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4/ OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRYUCTED TO RRODENT/PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770739 DATED 5/13/16. #32- Found rust on shelving in dry storage area. Instructed to remove/paint surfaces so that it may be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IST FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD (x4) AND ON THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINE,IST FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WALL BASE BY THE DOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • Observed inspection report summary from 9/1/16 not posted in plain view of customers/residents. Report was found filed with last year's inspection report. Instructed must have inspection report summary posted at all times, in plain view of customers/residents. Printed new Summary, instructed to post. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found rust on shelving in dry storage area. Instructed to remove/paint surfaces so that it may be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Milk cooler has bad odor (and ice accumulation). Instructed to empty cooler, clean, sanitize and maintain.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP WITH DAMAGED, MISSING TILES AND OPEN CREVICE BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE COLD HANDLE OF THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED ON CLEAN POTS/PANS. MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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