3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60653
Assisted Living Senior Care
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PIONEER GARDENS on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632274
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631933
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED FOR ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614246
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613618
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ON TOP OF CHEMICAL CONTAINER. ALSO NOT 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL BASE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL WHERE EVERY NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE CEILING, WALLS AND FAN COVER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND CLEAN AS NEEDED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590937
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR CEILING, WALL AND FLOORS INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DUST AND/OR SPILL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS THE 3 COMP SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585248
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED: THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, CLEAN SHELF UNDER JUICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS IN THE CLOSET NOT ORGANIZED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANGING RACK TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS PROPERLY IN UTILITY CLOSET.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564285
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STOVE AND FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF RUNNING WATER AT THE FAUCET OF THE TWO COMP SINK; REPAIR SO THAT WATER IS NOT CONSTANTLY RUNNING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS/LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS IN THE CLOSET NOT ORGANIZED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANGING RACK TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS PROPERLY IN UTILITY CLOSET.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501005
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN FRYER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT STOPPER VALVE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; REPAIR, SEAL OR REPLACE VALVE TO AVOID LEAKING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313031
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER, STOVE AND KETTLE, SLICER BLADE AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229418
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229309
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND HAND SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AREA AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AT 45.8- 52.7 DEGREES F. ROASBEEF 8LBS, COOKED PASTA 10LBS, TURKEY 3LBS ALL AT 46.7 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX 20LBS $300 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(WALK IN COOLERS) NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AND 1ST FLOOR. BOTH UNITS ARE TAGGED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND SINKS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR NON FUNCTIONAL (NOT DRAINING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098856
Location recorded for this inspection · PIONEER GARDENS · 3800 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND JUICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR STEAM TABLE AND REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60653
117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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