JAN 21
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
7200 S INGLESIDE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOV 72025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAIJNTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NEEDS TO WEAR A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN USE OF ONE WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS/BOYS TOILET ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES NEED TO BE FIXED: -THE LEAK UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. -MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE 3RD WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL GIRL'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OCT 192023FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2023
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED. 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 AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE CRACK LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOV 152019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 42018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND SOME HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MAY 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
APR 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE ATTACHED TO THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 12015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN ALL FANS OF DUST AND DEBRIS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS, SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL 2 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STRORAGE ROOM
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MAR 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES, MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FLOOR AND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS WHERE NEEDED.. ELEVATE ALL STOCK THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA ON SHELVING(NO CRATES) SO THAT FLOORS UNDERNEATH ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTION.
MAY 22012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CAGES ON LOWER LEVEL AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE/ELECTRICAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
APR 242012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2012
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
APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS IN 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM BY WALL HEATER, ALONG WALL BASES IN ELECTRICAL ROOMS ON LOWER LEVEL, AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HALLWAY ON LOWER LEVEL WHERE EMERGENCY EXIT IS LOCATED - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. ALSO NOTED I/4 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS - MUST REPAIR MAKING DOORS TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020(SEE REPORT # 920250).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HEATING ELEMENT ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. HOLSTER FOR CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE ,FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON ALL LEVELS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN HOOD(HEATING ELEMENT) ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON SERVICE LINE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
-MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CAGES ON LOWER LEVEL AND IN ALL OTHER STORAGE/ELECTRICAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT.
SEP 12011PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE MOP SINK CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
AUG 222011FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2011
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. RINSE CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE REGISTERING AT 140 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES THE REQUIRED 180 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL CLOSET,MOP SINK CLOSET,ELECTRICAL CLOSETS,CATERING STORAGE ROOM INSIDE STORAGE BIN AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MIUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD,COMPOST MATERIALS AND OTHER GARBAGE PILED UP ON THE GROUND. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. ALSO NOTED A LARGE OPENING IN THE TOP OF ONE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE ALL RECEPTACLES,REPLACE CRACKED LID AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE MOP SINK CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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