Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Long Term Care · Chicago, IL
Columbus Manor Residential Care & Home
5107-5121 W Jackson Blvd
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Quick Answers
- When was Columbus Manor Residential Care & Home last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from May 24, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
- Has Columbus Manor Residential Care & Home ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 24, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDER STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2645591 ON 10-21-26: 38-OBSERVED OVER 10O MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF RADIATORS, ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, ON SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING RACKS, PREP TABLES, BASES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE; CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 21, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING RACKS, BASES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDER STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING TANK COVER AND TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
4-904.11 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES STORED ON STEAM TABLE ROLLING CART TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE BAIT BOXES ARE STORED, NOTED POOLING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE COFFEE MACHINES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOORS
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 3, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSEVRED INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MCHINE WITH PINK SLIME MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALONG RADIATOR VENTS. BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS USED FRO DRY STORAGE AND UNDER SHELING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR, ON FLOOR UNDER GATE CONNECTED TO DINING ROOM AREA AND INSIDE ROLLING CART STEAM TABLE USED FOR SERVING RESIDENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES STORED ON STEAM TABLE ROLLING CART IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHER BAIT BOXES ARE STORED, NOTED POOLING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE COFFEE MACHINES IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOORS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 31, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-201.11 OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE, MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 24, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, EGGS, AND DELI MEAT,) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY ON-SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET BOWL, UTILITY CLOSET, DISHROOM UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING RACK WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED, DRY STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ON FLOORS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ON HEATING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE, MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 24, 2024 · Original Source