Canvass
Aug 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Long Term Care · Chicago, IL
Thorek Community Retirement
4950 N Ashland Ave
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Thorek Community Retirement last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 26, 2025. 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?
- 2 inspections on record, from Jul 30, 2024 to Aug 26, 2025.
- Has Thorek Community Retirement ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 30, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY PEELING PAINT INSIDE/ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. (COS - MAINTENANCE PROVIDED)
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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source