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The Society For The Danish Old People's Home

5656 N NEWCASTLE AVE, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

34cited violations
1serious tier
15inspections
15tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Long Term Care)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2204615
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024231
2023110
2022100
2021140
2020140
2019120
2018280
2017120
2016140
2015240

Inspections

  1. Jun 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING FROM THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD.

  2. Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  3. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU OFFERED "ANY STYLE." INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT UNDERCOOKED ITEMS CANNOT BE OFFERED DUE TO HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION. FACILITY MUST CEASE PRACTICE OF SERVING UNDERCOOKED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NON-PASTEURIZED EGGS USED IN FACILITY SERVING HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND USE ONLY PASTEURIZED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS INSIDE DRY STORAGE. (SUGAR, RICE, ETC. )MUST LABEL.

  6. Jun 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jun 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE FIRST FLOOR PANTRY REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND FIRST FLOOR PANTRY REACH-IN COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  8. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AAT THE DISHWASHING AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOM 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK NEXT TO MEN'S RESTROOM.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY INSTALLED A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK

  9. Sep 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/COVER OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  10. Nov 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE BREWER STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  11. Nov 15, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PASTA,SALMON) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT WHITE CUTTING BOARDS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE BREWER STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE FINISHED AND SEALED AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  12. Aug 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors along the walls and in the corners of the two pantries attached to the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Observed clutter in the rear storage area, behind the dining room, near the walk in freezer. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off walls and floors, and maintain to help prevent pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.

  13. Sep 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER/LID WITH RUST BUILDUP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CHAIRS AND TABLE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  14. Aug 14, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Aug 7, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 PLUS RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM ALONG NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE STOVE AND UNDER PREP TABLE IS COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN BOILER ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT NOT PROEPRLY SOTRED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER FOR SPRAYER TO HAVE ELEVATE ABOVE WATERLINE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.