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Balmoral Home

2055 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

28cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
14tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Long Term Care)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2204252
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026210
2025130
2024232
2023322
2022110
2021230
2019130
2018160
2017130
2016120
2015110

Inspections

  1. Aug 27, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SPRAY SINK FOR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

  2. May 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF THE DOUBLE STACKED OVENS NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MISSING TILE GROUT.

  4. Sep 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING COOLER.OBSERVED MILK IN (HALF PINT CARTONS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.1F-47.1F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100#'S OF FOOD WORTH $101.50.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING COOLER LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) HALF PINT CARTONS OF MILK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KTCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Aug 22, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FILLS UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

  8. Aug 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

  9. Jul 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES ARE USED TO ELEVATE FOOD BOXES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  10. Jul 16, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND MARKED "OUT OF ORDER." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK SO IT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASH AREA ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN END CAP MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.

  12. Jul 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SEAL UNDER WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS

  13. Aug 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C)- CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11-DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE HAND SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR NURSING STATION. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jun 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALL VENT COVER INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Oct 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

  16. Jun 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.