West Town Senior Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in single & multi-usage women's toilets.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer for hand washing at hand sinks in unisex and multiusage women's toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage cans with lids in women's & unisex toilet room must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Nov 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 hand washing sink in women's toilet room with faulty meter timing. Water in the sink does not last long enough for adequate handwashing. Instructed manager to ensure timing of water lasts long enough for adequate hand washing.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 hand washing sinks in women's toilet room not in proper working order. Sink does not turn on. Instructed manager to repair said sink observed the far right toilet in the men's toilet room was not properly flushing. When the handle is pulled, water flows in but does not go down. Instructed manager to repair said toilet.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide original city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Dec 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Oct 9, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install splash guard between the front prep counter top and hand washing sink on both sides.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

6. Oct 4, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at one of the two exposed hand washing sinks located on the women's employees/customer washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at the men's employees/customer's washroom hand washing sink. Water temperature ranging from 73.5f to 80.5f. Instructed to repair hot water. Water temperature must be minimum of 100.0f. Customers can wash their hands in the others washrooms hand washing sinks located on the same building.priority violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install splash guard between the front prep counter top and hand washing sink on both sides.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit provided on site to be able to check sanitizing solution ppm. Instructed to provide chemical test trips and must maintain at at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted and no proof of enrollment on site at this time when tcs foods are handled. Instructed to provide a valid city of chicago certificate. Must provide original certificates. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 11, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted one of the hand sinks in the womens washroom not working. Instructed repair and maintain.

8. Sep 15, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Oct 4, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. May 27, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Two reach-in cooler presently maintains air temp of 50f(their own thermometer showed 50f)freezer side maintains temp of 40.9f."tagged unit" do not use. No potentially hazardous food was stored at cooler side,milk is stored on top cold plate to be serve to customers.cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below,frezzer at temp of 0f or below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Metered faucet at washrooms not maintaining water flow of 15 second per requirement.

11. Oct 19, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Jul 16, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 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: Clean light shields in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair sensor on left sink in women washroom. Provide ventilation in washrooms.

13. Jul 14, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature 51.2f instructed manager to repair. Regrigerator must maintain 40f or below. Refrigerator is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until re-inspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair sensor on left sink in women washroom. Provide ventilation in washrooms.

14. Jul 16, 2013 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: Supplies stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

15. Jul 12, 2013 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected: report #1353305, 6-25-2013: Double set of front entry doors not rodent proofed. Outer door has 1/4 inch gap in middle and inter set has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of left door. Instructed to repair and rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued.

    • 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: See violation #14

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Supplies stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

16. Jun 25, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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: Double set of front entry doors not rodent proofed. Outer door has 1/4 inch gap in middle and inter set has 1/4 inch gap acrosoo bottom of left door. Instructed to repair and rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Supplies stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

17. Jun 25, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to replace 1 broken sink stopper at the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove peeling paint on walls above the 3 compartment sink areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surface.

18. Jun 15, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap at the exposed handsink must be accessible to the food prep area for handwashing.must provide,maintain hygyenic tools at all times.critical violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.

    • 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: Found front entrance double doors,rear double doors that lead out to the garbage dumpster area not rodent proofed 1/2" mode of entry.ensure all doors are tight fiting all accross the bottoms to prevent pest entry.serious violation 7-38-020.no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to replace 1 broken sink stopper at the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove peeling paint on walls above the 3 compartment sink areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surface.

19. Feb 9, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST MIXERS AT HAND SINKS IN BATHROOMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER

20. Jan 25, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SOME SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR DURING THIS INSPECTION.