MAY 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
AUSTIN SENIOR CENTER.
Chicago Health Dept
5071 W CONGRESS PKWY · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 3
2025
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 19
2024
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 14
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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FEB 24
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 12
2019
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 27
2018
PASS 2 violations
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.
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.
AUG 22
2017
PASS 2 violations
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 19
2016
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
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
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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
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
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS · 0 violations
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