Austin Senior Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Nov 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris in prep area on floors underneath table and along side of cooling unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 5, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jan 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Feb 24, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 12, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Nov 27, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed utility service lines and pipes in the utility closet ceiling. Instructed food manager to cover the exposed ceiling area so that it is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the kitchen and utility closet. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 22, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the kitchen, also between equipment to remove debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.

10. Dec 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage

11. Dec 8, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from inspection report#1976284 date 12-01-2016(22)observed no chemical test strips on premises,to test the strength of the sanitizer,when sink is set up for wash,rinse,and sanitize,critical violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage

12. Dec 1, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap in center of door and at bottom of door,instructed to repair door,to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on premises,to test the strength of the sanitizer,when sink is set up for wash,rinse,and sanitize,serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed feces on bottom of toilet bowl inside the womens washroom(customers),instructed to clean and sanitize toilet bowl. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage

13. Feb 24, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of cabinets,shelves need cleaning ,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean flooors behind shelf in the prep area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on light covers in the prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area

14. Oct 27, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the refrigeration unit on premises used for storing cold food items at an improper temperature of 68.0f. Instructed that unit must be able to maintain foods at 40f or below. Unit was tagged held for inspection at this time and must not be used until it is repaired and reinspected by the chicago dept of health. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager on duty stores the cold food items delivered at 10:30 daily in the refrigerator freezer which is holding at 27.1f. The cold serving line is holding at 19.7f at this time. All food is served at 12:00 noon daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in the washrooms; clean vents to remove dust observed.

15. May 14, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DOES NOT MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIOEMENT DURING STORAGE (HAM AND TURKEY COLD CUTS , COLE SLAW, AND 80Z JUICE AT 57F). 60 BOX LUNCES AT APPROX 10LBS@ $3.05 BOX ($1800.00) OPERATER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b) NO CITATION ISSUE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vents have build up of dust thur-out premises. Must detail clean.

16. Dec 16, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

17. Nov 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tile above the refrigerator in kitchen.must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers in the kitchen and senior dining room areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside the refrigerator.instructed to provide a visible thermometer inside the refrigerator at all times.

18. Mar 16, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED HOLES ON WALLS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, REPAIR SAME.

19. Nov 10, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations