Pass

Southeast Center (Atlas)

1767 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Golden Diner ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 10, 2026

Southeast Center (Atlas) was last inspected on April 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 15 rodent droppings located in the dry storage closet that is in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the kitchen pantry underneath the shelves. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 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: Observed the rubber gaskets on the two door cooler doors of the refrigerator in the kitchen loose; instructed to replace to avoid escaping air from the unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove some build up instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Coving in need of replacing in serving line. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the storage cabinet next to the warmer to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two of the hand sinks in the mens washroom in poor repair. 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 clean the floor behind the cooler and warmer along the wall base to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drain at the hand sink in the kitchen. Instructed to 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: Observed unused one door freezer and hot holding unit located in the kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused equipment off site to prevent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the coffee maker. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.15 observed a minor leak on the left faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. 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: Observed coffee underneath the coffee machine on the prep table in the serving area that appears to have spilled from the machine; instructed to clean underneath the machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed coffee on the floor behind the table where the coffee machine sits in the serving area; clean floor to remove coffee.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some ceiling tile in the dining area near the vents that need cleaning; clean ceiling tile where needed.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substance inside ice machine where ice is being made,instructed to clean and maintain equipment,serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood of grease build-up at stove in kitchen area,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall near the ice machine of food spills and dirt,instructed to clean and maintain also must remove chip paint from the janitors closet on wall,instructed to remove chip paint

  11. Pass

    Complaint · 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: Floors need cleaning in corners and along the wall base around equipment in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · 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: Noted evidence of mice activty inside premises: noted 15 mice droppings on the floor in between the equipment in the kitchen, noted 8 mice droppings in bottom cadinet next to hot box, noted 20 droppings along the wall base and in corners in the paper good storage room and 25 droppings along the wall under the table in the employee break room/office. Instructed to remove droppings and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation #7-38.020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the storage cadinet where droppings were found.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors dirty in the kitchen,storage room and break room along the wall base and in corners. Must detail clean especially where droppings were found.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the rear exit door outside of the kitchen area. Must remove and/or organize items to prevent harborage 6" off the floor and away from the wall.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Clean the vent in the kitchen area of dust build-up

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found air temperature of the 2 bdoor reach-in cooler at improper temperature of 58.9f,instructed to repair cooler,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: Internal temperature taken of milk in the 2 door reach-in cooler was found at improper temperature of 46.9f, total weight 3lbs and internal temperature taken of salad dressings was found at improper temperature of 56.7f,total weight 2lbs the food items were destroyed during inspection,critical violation,7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the storage room,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vent in the kitchen area of dust build-up

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Clean dust build-up froom all ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dining hall. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

  17. 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: Evidence of insects and rodent droppings noted on premises. In excess of 25 flies observed in dining area, and 20 mice droppings observed on floor behind 2-door metal cabinet in hallway behind stage at entrance door into dining hall. Instructed to contact pest control company and request service, an approved fly-catching device, and to clean up area where droppings were found. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Trash noted on ground around dumpsters in corale and overflowing trash observed in front dumpster. All lids must be kept closed, and ground area in corale must be kept clean. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of all cabinets in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout kitchen, storage rooms, dining room, mop sink closets, rear storage area by exit door leading to outside garbage area, and hallway area behind stage in dining hall need detail cleaning along the bases of the walls and in corners(dirt and debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning throughout kitchen and storage rooms(stains, food splatters). Clean dust build-up froom all ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dining hall. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light in mop sink closet on lower level and on first floor in janitor's closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at 2 washbowls in men's washroom(customer) and 2 washbowls in women's(customer washroom.

  18. 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: Clean/maintain all food carts.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement mop closets not maintained,clutter,etc.must clean area /maintain

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: faucet timer in poor repair,worn in customer womens washroom.must replace/ or repair

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection interior upper panel of ice machine not clean,(black/thick yellowish)substance on upper panel of ice machine,dripping on ice inside ice machine.machine will be tagged held for inspection until clean/sanitized.must not use.no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet timer in poor repair.must replace worn timers in customer washroom-ladies.

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