Pass

South East Asia Center (Day Care)

5120 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 27, 2026

South East Asia Center (Day Care) was last inspected on March 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (cold) faucet handle at the (adult) handsink inside first floor children's washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on the floor in the childrens toilet room in the two year old classroom on the first floor. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at 5118 n broadway entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs in childrens washroom and mens washroom. Must replace with working light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover on wall to the left of exposed hand sink in kitchen with peeling chipping paint. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

      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 large garbage can used to store dry rice in. Food must be stored in food grade containers. Supply and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags in refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and store inside approved food grade boxes.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License · 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 approximately 20-30 mice droppings along baseboards behind all tall reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas. Pest control co. Recent inspection on 5-1-17. 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: No quaternary chemical test strips for the quaternary sanitizer used on the premises. Must provide proper test strips for the sanitizer being used. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled. Staff labeled during the inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease on the floor around the grease trap. Must clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the hole on the floor inside the dry storage room in the basement and maintain.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1559340 dated 6/19/15. #35 - observed a section of the wall in the men's bathroom under the urinal where trim is missing from the baseboard. Instructed to apply a piece of trim for the wall under the urinal to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface on all four walls of the bathroom. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the window sill on the 2nd floor dry storage room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the hole on the floor inside the dry storage room in the basement and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the damaged ceiling on top of the hood/canopy in the kitchen and maintain.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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: Observed a container of single service utensil stored in all directions. Must store single service items facing one direction with the handle up to avoid bare hand contact with the food contact surface of utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stagnant water in the basement near the sump pump. Instructed to turn pump on to eliminate water buildup and maintain floors free of water buildup and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a section of the wall in the men's bathroom under the urinal where trim is missing from the baseboard. Instructed to apply a piece of trim for the wall under the urinal to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface on all four walls of the bathroom.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Observed a container of single service utensil stored in all directions. Must store single service items facing one direction with the handle up to avoid bare hand contact with the food contact surface of utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stagnant water in the basement near the sump pump. Instructed to turn pump on to eliminate water buildup and maintain floors free of water buildup and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a section of the wall in the men's bathroom under the urinal where trim is missing from the baseboard. Instructed to apply a piece of trim for the wall under the urinal to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface on all four walls of the bathroom.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk containers not labeled in prep area (rice). Must label all bulk containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cabinet cluttered in prep area under 1-compartment sink. Must re-organize or remove items in cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor with dirt/litter(at south east corner). Must clean and maintain basement floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling above ventilation hood and gap in wall around prep area handwash bowl pipes. Must repair damaged ceiling and seal gap in wall around pipes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

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