Pass

Englewood Satellite Senior Center Center

653-657 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621

Golden Diner ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 15, 2026

Englewood Satellite Senior Center Center was last inspected on July 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. 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: The door leading to the parking lot is not rodent/insect proofed. A 1/2" gap noted underneath the left outer door (inside facing door). 1/2" gap in between the inner double doors. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. -rubber wall base under 3-compartment sink is missing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the hand washing sink in the prep/serving areas. Instructed to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the right washbowl in the women's/staff toilet room with no running water. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the (rear parking lot) left double door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surface of the cabinets in the kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean all surfaces to remove dirt and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the right washbowl in the women's/staff toilet room with no running water. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler wash their hands in the three compartment sink. Instructed to wash hands in the handwashing sink only. Priority 7-38-010, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink at the front serving area. Instructed to provide a handwashing cleanser at all handwashing sinks and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slightly damaged door sweep at the bottom of the emergency exit door across from the front serving area. Instructed to replace said door sweep and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sheet trays not inverted on the shelving unit under the counter near the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to invert said dishware and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Oserved one missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide the missing sink stopper and maintain.

      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 certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (sweet potatoes) has been received and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared, received and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no "employees must wash hands" signage above hand washing sink. Instructed to post hand washing signage.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of dining room door.must make door tight fitting.

      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: Must provide 2 more sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

      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: Must repair or replace 1st hand sink in poor repair in men's toilet room.must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint some peeling paint on walls in dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace pushed back ceiling tiles and holes in upper and lower walls ,missing wall bases,broken floor tile in kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing sink at the serving line in the dining area. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 2 additional drain stoppers and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door combo reach in cooler at (ambient air)56.8 degrees F in prep kitchen not holding 40 degrees or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard food items inside cooler was tagged. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 half gallons bottles and 3 cartons of milk out of temperature inside of reach in cooler in prep kitchen area at 59.0 degrees F; Cut leafy greens at 56.8 degrees F, etc. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2081749 performed on 9-8-18. Violation #35 CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair and maintain faucet.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Ceiling tiles surrounding vents not clean, dust accuumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. 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: Noted ceiling tiles in the kichen in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint walls in kitchen. Repair/seal loose section of counter by right faucet at 3 compartment sink. Clean dust from ceiling vents in washroom(s).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide working exhaust in men's washroom.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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: 20-30 mice droppings observed on premises in the following areas: on floors in washrooms, in janitor's closet, in food prep area(kitchen), and in store rooms by rear exit door. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas(along the bases of the walls and in corners), repair the bottoms and lower center areas of all exit doors, making them tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. No citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen on premises at time of investigation was unable to present a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate(xerox copy posted in kitchen). Must provide an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate. No citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean up white powdery substance on floor in kitchen area behind refrigerator( no one on premises sure whether it is toxic or safe to use). No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interiors in kitchen where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean up white powdery substance on floor in kitchen area behind refrigerator( no one on premises sure whether it is toxic or safe to use).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint walls in kitchen. Repair/seal loose section of counter by right faucet at 3 compartment sink. Clean dust from ceiling vents in washroom(s).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide working exhaust in men's washroom.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS ABOUT 7 AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS ALONG WALL.

  17. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. THE CEILING ABOVE THE BACK DOOR HAS PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT AND GOING INTO THE DINING ROOM. THE DINING ROOM HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT HANDING DOWN FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

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