Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W 11 times, with records going back to 2017. Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W was last inspected on May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE STOVE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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95
May 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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95
May 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594301 ON 5/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE ROLLING SHELVES AND BOXES ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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May 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-206.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT POISON PLACED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT POISON MUST BE PLACED IN COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594301 ON 5/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO CURRENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR AND TO KEEP THE LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 2 NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR STORAGE UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE SMALL SAFE BETWEEN THE FILE CABINETS AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES,FLOORING UNDER FRYERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINET , BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF DISH STORAGE RACK,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF FURNANCE,EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK,INSIDE OF PAN ON SHELF IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREEN CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYER CABINETS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSSING FLOOR TILES,FLOORING UNDER FRYERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINET , BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR LESS OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 70 OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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95
Aug 8, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL FREEZER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W.
Has Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education W is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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