JUN 11
2026
PASS · 0 violations
91ST SOUTH CHICAGO APTS..
Chicago Health Dept
9177 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 8
2026
FAIL 2 violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2637688 DATED 6/1/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON THE WALLS AND CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESIDENT DINING AREA, ON THE CEILING OF THE RESIDENT DINING AREA AND ON THE CABINETS AND WALL IN THE FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 1
2026
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON THE WALLS AND CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 10
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 2
2025
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP AT HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SOAP WAS BROUGHT TO THE SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN MAIN PREP AREA. FLIES ON CABINETS, COUNTERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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APR 26
2024
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 19
2024
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 14
2023
PASS · 0 violations
APR 12
2023
FAIL 3 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573733 4/5/23 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
APR 5
2023
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hand drying provision available at hand sink in prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation.#7-38-030(c). No Citation Issued.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hand washing cleanser available at handwashing sink in prep area during time of inspection. provide and Must maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed handwashing sink in prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Instructed to remove rolling carts and hot holding units. Must have handwashing sink accessible at all times and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-1/2 PINTS CARTONS OF MILK AT 48.2F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed evidence of 5 live roaches crawling inside of hot holding unit , inside crevice of the wall underneath 2 compartment sink, on wall next to handsink and cabinet and crawling near bait box. Observed approximately 15 live ants underneath the radiator in dining area, and observed approximately 50 mice droppings on counter top under microwave, under radiator in dining room, scattered on floor at folding wall doors and on pallets near vending machine in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate all pest activity. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed excessive dried food debris on stove , rolling carts, hot holding units, and microwave,dead insects and debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Must provide garbage can receptacle with lid inside of women's toilet room and maintain.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING AND WEST SIDE GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed dead insects inside of light shields in prep and dining area. Must clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed damaged lower walls near east entry door located in dining area. Must repair or replace.
AUG 29
2022
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT IN BETWEEN THE CABINETS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OCT 25
2021
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 6
2021
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 3
2020
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. FACILITY PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO URINALS INSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 15
2018
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE DINING AREA NOT WORKING; REPAIR URINAL. ALSO FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM; MUST INCREASE.
FEB 24
2017
PASS 3 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COUNTER TOP CABINETS OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL IN DINNING AREA NEAR THE PATIO DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT
APR 7
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TOO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
MAY 29
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA
OCT 30
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH AND ABOVE ALL COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE COFFEE STAINS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ARE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(IN BOILER ROOM), DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN,DOORS LEADING INTO KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF HEAT V3NTS IN DINING ROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA(DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS INSIDE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
JUN 11
2013
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.
AUG 30
2010
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN THE DINING AREA.
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