Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Hospital · Chicago, IL
Garfield Park Hospital
520 N Ridgeway Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Garfield Park Hospital last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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?
- 4 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
- Has Garfield Park Hospital ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 20, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SERVING, PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND 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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 78.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HANDWASHING SNKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED RED AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER TOASTER IN REAR 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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 CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL AREAS.
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, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 13, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST 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
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SELF SERVICE AREA AND IN BETWEEN CABINETS IN SEATING AREA. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source