SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER.

Chicago Health Dept

5120 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 27

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON WALLS T THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

APR 7

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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)

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT 5118 N BROADWAY ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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 15

2021

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 7

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 7

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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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