APR 15
2026
PASS · 0 violations
DIVISION/LASALLE APARTMENTS.
Chicago Health Dept
116 W ELM ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 23
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2024
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 6
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 10
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 16
2019
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 4
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 7
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RAW WOODEN BEAM NAILED TO THE FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK CABINET AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN BEAM STATED ABOVE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FOUL URINE ODOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM FLOOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3RD COMPARTMENT(LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP SINK DIFFICULT TO OPEN. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE EASIER TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
MAY 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA,TURKEY ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.NO XEROX COPY ONLY ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ITEMS STORED AT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVICE (GOLDEN DINNER). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.
AUG 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SOUP WAS STORED IN A CAMBRO CONTAINER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 137.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 140F AND PLACE THEM IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILITIES IMPROPERLY OPERATED. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUS TUB FILLED WITH SANITIZER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THEY USED THE BUS TUB BECAUSE THERE WERE ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL UP THE 3RD SINK COMPARTMENT WITH WATER AND SANITIZER AND REMOVE THE SINK STOPPER FROM THE RINSE COMPARTMENT AND RUN THE WATER OVER THE UTENSILS TO RINSE THEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 14
2013
PASS 2 violations
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 3
2012
PASS 2 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE DINING ROOM.
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. MUST RESEAL THE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE DINING ROOM. SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 21
2011
FAIL 6 violations 6 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED GOLDEN DINER EMPLOYEE PASSING OUT CUPS OF SOUP FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SOUP CAME FROM A BUILDING RESIDENT AND WAS SERVED OUT OF THEIR CROCKPOT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE CAN BE SERVED. SOUP WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT 46.4F. MANAGER TURNED DOWN THE THERMOMSTAT INSIDE OF THE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MILK AT 45.6F, TURKEY SANDWICH AT 47.1F, JUICE AT 46F, COLESLAW AT 46F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 10 LUNCHES (10#) WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. UPON INSPECTION, NO HAND SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND INTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. DEAD COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE AND ON TOP OF THE MICROWAVE CART. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS.
FEB 8
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 28
2011
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE GE REFRIGERATOR HAS AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. UNIT USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER ENTRANCES MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED INFOMATION INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK (STATE LICENSE, MAP OF RODENT TRAP/BAIT STATIONS, MSDS SHEETS, ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE TOPS OF THE OUTSIDE CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE GARBAGE AREA. THE GARBAGE WAS PICKED UP AROUND 11:45AM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/11/10 WAS NOT POSTED. PREMISES HAD REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/25/09 POSTED IN THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE GE UNIT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN ONE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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