MAR 27
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER.
EAT. 100/100
5120 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 27, 2026 · passed
13 of 14 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON WALLS T THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRYY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAY 102024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED UNREADABLE/FADED FOOD LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SNACKS ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
MAY 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT 5118 N BROADWAY ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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JUN 72019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VENT COVER ON WALL TO THE LEFT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE DRY RICE IN. FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 10
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
JUN 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUN 32016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546982 DATED 6/11/15. #35 - OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM UNDER THE URINAL WHERE TRIM IS MISSING FROM THE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A PIECE OF TRIM FOR THE WALL UNDER THE URINAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL FOUR WALLS OF THE BATHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSIL STORED IN ALL DIRECTIONS. MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FACING ONE DIRECTION WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STAGNANT WATER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO TURN PUMP ON TO ELIMINATE WATER BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF WATER BUILDUP AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM UNDER THE URINAL WHERE TRIM IS MISSING FROM THE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A PIECE OF TRIM FOR THE WALL UNDER THE URINAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL FOUR WALLS OF THE BATHROOM.
SEP 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF THE HOOD HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GREASE,ALSO VENT COVERS BY THE HOOD AND VENT COVER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING BY THE HOOD AT NORTH SIDE OF THE HOOD IS HEAVILY STAINED AND BULGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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