The Society For The Danish Old People's Home
5656 N NEWCASTLE AVE, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS INSIDE DRY STORAGE. (SUGAR, RICE, ETC. )MUST LABEL.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE FIRST FLOOR PANTRY REACH IN COOLER.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 7, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.