Center for Seniors

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 13, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected. Noted approximately 50 mice droppings under shelving inside the kitchen cabinets. 5 to 10 droppings along baseboards in the small dry food storage room. 20 behind the washer/dryer in the utility laundry room and 75 throughout the sauna room. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Several staff members cleaned all affected areas removing all droppings, sanitizing the areas, placed additional glue boards in areas.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the following area with dirt, debris and food spillage: in the walk-in freezer, must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Nov 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The person i charge does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately over 100 mice droppings in the following areas: throughout the circular cabinet inside the kitchen, along baseboards under metal rack shelving in the small dry food storage room, throughout the unused sauna and shower room. Recommend having the pest control co. Service establishment for mice. Must remove all mice droppings from all areas, sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted knives improperly stored between the two compartment sink and metal prep table and must not store clean cutting boards behind the faucet of the same sink.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: All mixing bowls in the kitchen must be stored inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items under the kitchen three compartment sink and throughout the unused sauna and shower room must be elevated from the floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use rolled plastic wrap as an extension for the kitchen two compartment sink nozzle.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or tinfoil as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen. Must be a smooth, cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak on the hot water handle at the kitchen hand washing sink. Also the same sink with extremely slow draining. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas with dirt, debris and food spillage: in the walk-in freezer, under metal rack shelving throughout the large dry food storage room. Must clean all and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Aug 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12--backflow prevention device not located at one of the utility mop sinks in rear laundry room.must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 2, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers in rear dry storage room without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 70 rodent (mice)droppings on the floor underneath the racks inside the dry storage/ pantry room.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at one of the utility mop sinks in rear laundry room.must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the 1st and 2nd floor women's washrooms.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear the north storage room/garage and tool room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager or valid documentation on the premises and tcs foods (fish and rice) are being prepared and handled.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Aug 1, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at 3-compartment sink. When water is drained, the floor drain floods the floor. Instructed manager to service 3-compartment sink. The plumber arrived on site before the conclusion of the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered receptacles in women's toilet room stalls. Instructed manager to provide lids to receptacles.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2560271, dated 7-5-2022, instructed the facility to #49 clean racks with mold-like build-up in walk-in cooler. Observed racks in the walk-in cooler with mold-like build-up. Instructed manager to clean. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Jul 5, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label some food storage containers identified with common name (flour, salt, sugar etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent contamination inside dry food storage room.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 20, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site and clean-up kit on premises during inspection but clean up kit missing mop head . Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods (marinated chicken, bean paste,kim chi) not properly dated in walk in cooler and reach inn cooler . Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large dishes used for cooking to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and can't be submerged in wash water in sink.must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or .must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval prior to re-inspection.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that toilet room door are not closed when not in use.toilet room door must remain closed except during cleaning operations.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Aug 28, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a)- no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- no procedure for cleaning when an employee or a patron experiences vomiting and /or diarrhea. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12- all containers that is not the original containers with food and or ingredients, must have a common name on the containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(d)- all wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, dining tables must be stored on bucket with sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Heavy leak on the pipe underneath the 1st compartment sink of the 3 compartment sink and leak on the hot handle of the faucet of 2 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11- must re grout the floor in the mop sink area. (standing water in between the floor tiles due to worn out grout). 6-501.11-must replace damaged ceiling tiles in the mens and womens washroom 1st floor and inside the pantry room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-three food handlers certificate are expired. Must re take the food handler's training again.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Jun 6, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kits on premises for the sanitizer in the 3 compt sink. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030. At the end of inspection, manager showed me the chemical test kits that he asked his husband to buy it during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,dishes, pots,pans,trays under the prep table must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation and possible contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler (with dust build-up) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak in the pipe under the middle compt sink,of the 3 compt sink. Must repair to stop the leak.

12. Sep 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food grade bags for proper storing of foods inside coolers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean fan covers and shelvings inside coolers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a calibrated metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures and maintain.

13. Jun 3, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink faucet leaking, instructed to repair,

14. Jul 29, 2014 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: Filter on exhaust hood not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall under three compartment sink has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and reseal surface.

15. Apr 4, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store clean multi-use utensils on storage shelves and bottom panels of prep tables to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris on equipment; must clean/sanitize; cooking equipment, bottom panels of prep tables, microwave oven and remove cardboard coverings from bottom panels of prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris and dust on floors, must detail clean floors; under, behind equipment at corners and along walls in the kitchen, laundry room, closets and furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal openings around pipes, near ceiling inside laundry room and furnace room to prevent pest entry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 2part sink faucet in poor repair, instructed to repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Instructed, food handlers must wear hair restraints.

16. Jul 11, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must provide label/name of the product on all food containers inside the reach in four door cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install splashguard between the 2 compartment sink metal drain board for fruits and produse and the exposed hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield by the hood and filter with grease build up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Stainaed ceiling tiles inside the women'a washroom fist floor. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb by the hood in the kitchen,must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer inside the chest freezer for kimchi. Reach in cooler for pickles, and walk in freezer. Must provide and must be visible.

17. Mar 25, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STOVE AND GRILL IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter thru-out storage room and closets. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.