SYMPHONY OF SOUTH SHORE

2425 E SOUTH SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Long Term Care

15 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 1, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2. CanvassDec 1, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassNov 20, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER AND AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4. CanvassMar 26, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME RUSTED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
5. CanvassMay 1, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANELING OF THE LEFT DOOR AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STEAMTABLE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE MENS LOCKER ROOM USED BY THE MALE KITCHEN STAFF; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND STANDING WATER AROUND THE TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND RE-GROUT WHERE NEEDED IN THIS AREA.
6. CanvassNov 17, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • SHELVES AND RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL WATER UNDER SINKS IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND AREA MAINTAIN DRY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • COVING IN STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREA AND HALLWAYS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassJun 14, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WORN WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE NECK OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED SPILLS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 17, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN WOMENS AND MENS STAFF LOCKER ROOMS AND AT VARIOUS SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EVERY HANDSINK MUST HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM IN WOMEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassDec 10, 2021

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN WOMENS AND MENS STAFF LOCKER ROOMS AND AT VARIOUS SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EVERY HANDSINK MUST HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN OPERATION WITHOUT CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGER DISCOVERED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY AND DIRECTED AN EMPLOYEE TO REPLACE THE EMPTY CONTAINER WITH A FULL CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM IN WOMEN'S STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 5, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
11. CanvassJun 27, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING 100F, DURING THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 91.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK IS AT 100F. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE BUILDING ENGINEER RESTORED HOT WATER TO SAID HAND WASHING SINK, BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
12. CanvassAug 3, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES VERIFYING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PANTRY NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM IN THE RIGHT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE 1 INCH OPENING TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING LINE LOOSE; MUST REATTACH THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE WALL COVING WHERE ALSO IN POOR REPAIR.
13. CanvassOct 26, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR; REATTACH WALL COVING TO WALL BASE.
14. License Re-InspectionMar 2, 2017

    0 infractions

15. LicenseOct 18, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE SERVING AREAS ON THE 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING, ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.