APR 17
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ENGLEWOOD SATELLITE SENIOR CENTER.
EAT. 80/100
653-657 W 63RD ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2025 · passed
13 of 17 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PARKING LOT IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH THE LEFT OUTER DOOR (INSIDE FACING DOOR). 1/2" GAP IN BETWEEN THE INNER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -RUBBER WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S/STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE (REAR PARKING LOT) LEFT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S/STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SWEET POTATOES) HAS BEEN RECEIVED 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, RECEIVED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SHEET TRAYS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE COUNTER NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 42022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO "EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS" SIGNAGE ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
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NOV 42020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DINING ROOM DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1ST HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PUSHED BACK CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS ,MISSING WALL BASES,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
MAY 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Observed 2 door combo reach in cooler at (ambient air)56.8 degrees F in prep kitchen not holding 40 degrees or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard food items inside cooler was tagged. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed 3 half gallons bottles and 3 cartons of milk out of temperature inside of reach in cooler in prep kitchen area at 59.0 degrees F; Cut leafy greens at 56.8 degrees F, etc. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2081749 performed on 9-8-18. Violation #35 CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair and maintain faucet.
SEP 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE KICHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/SEAL LOOSE SECTION OF COUNTER BY RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM(S).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
MAY 132013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS IN WASHROOMS, IN JANITOR'S CLOSET, IN FOOD PREP AREA(KITCHEN), AND IN STORE ROOMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS), REPAIR THE BOTTOMS AND LOWER CENTER AREAS OF ALL EXIT DOORS, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
KITCHEN ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WAS UNABLE TO PRESENT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(XEROX COPY POSTED IN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
MUST CLEAN UP WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR( NO ONE ON PREMISES SURE WHETHER IT IS TOXIC OR SAFE TO USE). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN UP WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR( NO ONE ON PREMISES SURE WHETHER IT IS TOXIC OR SAFE TO USE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/SEAL LOOSE SECTION OF COUNTER BY RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM(S).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
SEP 92010PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2010
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS ABOUT 7 AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS ALONG WALL.
JUL 262010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. THE CEILING ABOVE THE BACK DOOR HAS PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT AND GOING INTO THE DINING ROOM. THE DINING ROOM HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF PEELING PAINT HANDING DOWN FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
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