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DANFORTH HOUSE

4540 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60653

Long Term Care

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DANFORTH HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158264

Location recorded for this inspection · DANFORTH HOUSE · 4540 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES & DOOR FRAME AT CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER LOWER SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634886

Location recorded for this inspection · DANFORTH HOUSE · 4540 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINETS NOT CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
74339

Location recorded for this inspection · DANFORTH HOUSE · 4540 S MICHIGAN AVE

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: DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY RM

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND REPLACE ALL MISSING COVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND PIPES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,PREVENTING ANY INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE OR HORBAGE. REMOVE ALL DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND VENT DUCTS

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
74333

Location recorded for this inspection · DANFORTH HOUSE · 4540 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: UNABLE TO SANTIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT REQUIRED TEMP. OF 180F FOR HIGH TEMP DISHWASHERS. THE TWO DISHWASHERS WERE AT 146.7F AND 152.9F. ALSO NO THREE COMP. SINK. MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMP SINK/COMMERCIAL GRADE DISHWASHERS OR COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THE TWO COMP. SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY RM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND REPLACE ALL MISSING COVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND PIPES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,PREVENTING ANY INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE OR HORBAGE. REMOVE ALL DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND VENT DUCTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
74330

Location recorded for this inspection · DANFORTH HOUSE · 4540 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. UNABLE TO SANTIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT REQUIRED TEMP. OF 180F FOR HIGH TEMP DISHWASHERS. THE TWO DISHWASHERS WERE AT 146.7F AND 152.9F. ALSO NO THREE COMP. SINK. MUST PROVIDE A THREE COMP SINK/COMMERCIAL GRADE DISHWASHERS OR COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THE TWO COMP. SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY RM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND REPLACE ALL MISSING COVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND PIPES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,PREVENTING ANY INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE OR HORBAGE. REMOVE ALL DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND VENT DUCTS.

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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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