South-East Asia Center
1124 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60640
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 25, 2026
South-East Asia Center was last inspected on March 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 25, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted slight clutter on shelves at the rear food/dry storage area by the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, cornstarch etc) in the kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Instructed to seal or paint raw wood pots and pan shelf (next to the cooking equipment) in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings on the basement floor pantry room. Must remove all mice droppings by the date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink middle compartment pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager 3-compartment sink pipe must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Must not use bricks as a means of elevation for stored items, cooking equipment and to use as a bench to deliver food in the kitchen. Remove/replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Must not use aluminum foil to cover walls behind cooking equipment and equipment. Must remove
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Protective light shield is missing at light fixture in prep area by the white reach-in cooler(south area of kitchen)instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11-3-2020, report#2454171 #55) 6-201.11 found walls not smooth and easy to clean at lower-level storage areas and 2nd floor classroom by extinguisher system. Must repair/seal. (for example, using drywall). Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at lower level storage areas and 2nd floor classroom by extinguisher system.must repair/seal.(for example using drywall).
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device needed on mop sink. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water fountain in basement classroom in disrepair. Restore to a working order and maintian. Observed second floor classroom with cold water handle missing in childrens washroom. Replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall under sink in childrens washroom in lower level classroom in disrepair and patched with raw wood board. Wall needs to restored to a smoth easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags in the kitchen refrigeration unit. Instructed to remove and store al food items inside approved food grade containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside the exhaust hood of stove at the basement kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling wall caulking at the washbowl in the 2nd floor west washroom. Must replace/repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean inside the drawers of the cabinet in the kitchen with food crumbs and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light bulbs in the kitchen prep area to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light bulbs in the kitchen prep area to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Instructed manager to provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.
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