RestaurantLicence 2528928

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-R

1950 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago 60608

Latest verdictPassOct 8, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections12since Aug 3, 2017

Fail rate25.0%3 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass50%
Conditional25%
Fail25%

12 inspections from 2017 to 2026 · hover a mark

2019202120232025

PassOct 8, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): observed under the deep-frying unit with grease droplets instructed to clean and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(b): observed the panel able the ice inside of the ice machine with slight build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: observed slight grease build up on the floor near deep frying unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ConditionalAug 31, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the high temperature dishwashing machine (not in use) not properly sanitizing. Final rinse temperature observed to be 96f. Instructed unit repaired to reach a final rins temperature of 180f. Unit tagged at this time, please review comments fortag removal instructions. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed under the deep-frying unit with grease droplets instructed to clean and maintain.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the panel able the ice inside of the ice machine with slight build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed slight grease build up on the floor near deep frying unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassJun 20, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11: observed the deep fryer with grease not covered while not in use at the time of the inspection. Instructed to cover and maintain, in order to prevent potential contamination.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: observed slight grease build up on the floor under the deep fryer. Also, observed slight debris on the floor under the drainboard of the high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.
FailJun 12, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no pest control log book on site. Logbook must consist of a record of visits and a copy of the idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed the deep fryer with grease not covered while not in use at the time of the inspection. Instructed to cover and maintain, in order to prevent potential contamination.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed slight grease build up on the floor under the deep fryer. Also, observed slight debris on the floor under the drainboard of the high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.
PassApr 5, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed customer tableware stored without protection from possible contamination in the customer serving area. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all tableware.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside the fryer. Instructed to clean.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris on the lower shelves of food prep tables and on the floors throughout both food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.
FailApr 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed customer tableware stored without protection from possible contamination in the customer serving area. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all tableware.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside the fryer. Instructed to clean.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris on the lower shelves of food prep tables and on the floors throughout both food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.
4. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2591485 dated 3/22/24; 54 - 5-501.15 observed a missing/broken lid on the outside garbage dumpster, and outside garbage dumpster lids were not closed and were tight fitting. Instructed to replace the outside garbage dumpster lid and maintain all outside garbage dumpster lids to remain closed at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.
FailMar 22, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  2-101.11 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without the city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11 observed no original city of Chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted while tcs foods (eggs, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. The manager that arrived stated, "his original certificate is posted at a different facility." instructed each facility must have its own city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site, and every such manager must have the original/valid city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed customer tableware stored without protection from possible contamination in the customer serving area. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all tableware.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside the fryer. Instructed to clean.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-501.15 observed a missing/broken lid on the outside garbage dumpster, and outside garbage dumpster lids were not closed and were not tight fitting. Instructed to replace the outside garbage dumpster lid and maintain all outside garbage dumpster lids to remain closed at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris on the lower shelves of food prep tables and on the floors throughout both food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.
PassJan 17, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found no handwashing signage at any handwashing sinks throughout the facility. Handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing sinks at all times.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Found top interior of ice machine filled with a yellow unknown substance. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Found no thermometers inside any reach coolers on site. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. Instructed to provide.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found sprayer sink to the left of dishwasher leaking from drain pipe. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
ConditionalJun 3, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No city of Chicago food service manager certification posted at time of inspection. A city of Chicago food service manager certification shall be posted at all times of operation. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005
ConditionalOct 9, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed excessive ice on the small front box freezer, insteucted to defrost and clean.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  4-302.13(b) observed no test strips for the high temperature dish machine at this time, instructed to provide.priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floor under and around the fryer not clean, instructed to remove grease, also clean ceiling tiles over the cooking area.
PassDec 11, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must repair leaky hot water knob on hand sink in women's (staff) toilet room in basement. Instructed to maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair/replace stained ceiling tiles in the cafeteria dining room. Replace missing ceiling panel next to the mop room. Instructed to maintain.
PassAug 3, 2017LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Found the hand washing sink in the food preparation area (by the office) in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around sink. Maintain same.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean and maintain the can opener in the food preparation area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors in the storage, office and various areas in the food preparation area has rusty floor tiles. Instructed to remove the rust. Maintain same.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The ceiling tiles and vents has dirt and dust build up on the surface. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must fix the leak at the hot water knob on the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink and at the base of the faucet on the 2-compartment sinks in the food preparation areas.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

On the street

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What it gets cited for

559×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
453×
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
162×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
22×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2528928 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.