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Eden South Shore

7156 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Supportive Living ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 21, 2026

Eden South Shore was last inspected on January 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine not clean. Noted slight pink and brown substance on top interior. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside walk-in cooler: cooked corn 51.3f, mashed potatoes 50.4f, cooked pasta 48.6f, sliced turkey 48.2f, sliced ham 47.5f, eggs 48.4f,ground beef 47.5f,yogurt 48.6f,gravy 45.5f, steak 47.5f, veggie medley 47.5f,imitation crab 47.3f,sliced cheese 48.6f,bacon 45f, sour cream 50.2f, manager discarded and denatured approx. 80 lbs of products valued at $350.00. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted all east exit doors with 1/2" gap at both corners of the do0r. And 1/2" gap in the middle of the main entrance double doors. Instructed to provided tight seal around all exterior doors to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk ingredient containers in storage room are not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths and soiled cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) or in a sealed bin/bag. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are stored in the mop buckets. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around the storage racks in the storage area, walk in freezer and cooking/cooling equipment with dirt, debris and stains in the prep/storage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the floor drains and floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk ingredient containers in storage room are not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 10 IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 20 IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: The front double doors has a 1/2" gap in the middle and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to seal gap and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths and soiled cloths are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) or in a sealed bin/bag. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink in front of the walk in cooler in the prep area does not turn off completely. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken wall tile by the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are stored in the mop buckets. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles, walls and light shields with food stains, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain. -observed the interior of all of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around the storage racks in the storage area, walk in freezer and cooking/cooling equipment with dirt, debris and stains in the prep/storage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the floor drains and floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 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 the rear door in the kitchen area not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed manager to rodent/insect proof the door and maintain no gaps underneath door.

      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: Observed the can opener in the prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers and cooking equipment with grease, charred food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around the storage racks in the storage area, walk in freezer and cooking/cooling equipment with dirt, debris and stains in the prep/storage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the floor drains and floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing wall tile on the wall by the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to provide wall tile and keep walls smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in the employee toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed the cooking utensils in the front food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said cooking utensils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the lower compartment of the interior of the deep-frying unit in the food prep area with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed the toilet not flushing in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair said toilet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: observed one blown out light bulb under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the employee toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking utensils in the front food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said cooking utensils 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: Observed no temperature measuring device on site for high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide a temperature measuring device for the high temperature dishwashing machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower compartment of the interior of the deep-frying unit in the food prep area with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean said equipment 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 toilet not flushing in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair said toilet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one blown out light bulb under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (eggs) has been prepared 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 and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at 1 compartment prep sink. Hot water in prep sink measured at 103 f . Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 110 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease in corner behind oven. Instructed manager to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.