SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AUSTIN SENIOR CENTER.

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5071 W CONGRESS PKWY · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · passed

14 of 18 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH TABLE AND ALONG SIDE OF COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2019
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 27
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED UTILITY SERVICE LINES AND PIPES IN THE UTILITY CLOSET CEILING. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE EXPOSED CEILING AREA SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

DEC 8
2016
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1976284 DATE 12-01-2016(22)OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

DEC 1
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP IN CENTER OF DOOR AND AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED FECES ON BOTTOM OF TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOILET BOWL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FEB 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS,SHELVES NEED CLEANING ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOORS BEHIND SHELF IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT COVERS IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

OCT 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES USED FOR STORING COLD FOOD ITEMS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER ON DUTY STORES THE COLD FOOD ITEMS DELIVERED AT 10:30 DAILY IN THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER WHICH IS HOLDING AT 27.1F. THE COLD SERVING LINE IS HOLDING AT 19.7F AT THIS TIME. ALL FOOD IS SERVED AT 12:00 NOON DAILY.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MAY 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DOES NOT MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIOEMENT DURING STORAGE (HAM AND TURKEY COLD CUTS , COLE SLAW, AND 80Z JUICE AT 57F). 60 BOX LUNCES AT APPROX 10LBS@ $3.05 BOX ($1800.00) OPERATER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b) NO CITATION ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENTS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST THUR-OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

NOV 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AND SENIOR DINING ROOM AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 16
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED HOLES ON WALLS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, REPAIR SAME.

NOV 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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