SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOUTHEAST CENTER (ATLAS).

YOUR CALL. 65/100

1767 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2026 · passed

15 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 3
2026
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MAR 13
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. CORRECTED ON SITE.

MAR 11
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.

MAY 16
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING IN NEED OF REPLACING IN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO THE WARMER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AND WARMER ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 5
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF SITE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 14
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 12
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED COFFEE UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE SERVING AREA THAT APPEARS TO HAVE SPILLED FROM THE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED COFFEE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TABLE WHERE THE COFFEE MACHINE SITS IN THE SERVING AREA; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE COFFEE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE VENTS THAT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2017
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM THE JANITORS CLOSET ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIP PAINT

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVTY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, NOTED 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOTTOM CADINET NEXT TO HOT BOX, NOTED 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM AND 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38.020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE ROOM AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

JUN 3
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

MAY 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 2 BDOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF MILK IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F, TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SALAD DRESSINGS WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROOM ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING HALL. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

AUG 18
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES. IN EXCESS OF 25 FLIES OBSERVED IN DINING AREA, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR BEHIND 2-DOOR METAL CABINET IN HALLWAY BEHIND STAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR INTO DINING HALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE, AN APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICE, AND TO CLEAN UP AREA WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH NOTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN CORALE AND OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN FRONT DUMPSTER. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED, AND GROUND AREA IN CORALE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, DINING ROOM, MOP SINK CLOSETS, REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, AND HALLWAY AREA BEHIND STAGE IN DINING HALL NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS(STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROOM ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING HALL. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET ON LOWER LEVEL AND ON FIRST FLOOR IN JANITOR'S CLOSET

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 2 WASHBOWLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMER) AND 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S(CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

JUN 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CARTS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT MOP CLOSETS NOT MAINTAINED,CLUTTER,ETC.MUST CLEAN AREA /MAINTAIN

NOV 7
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

faucet timer in poor repair,worn in customer womens washroom.must replace/ or repair

OCT 30
2012
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,(BLACK/THICK YELLOWISH)SUBSTANCE ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CLEAN/SANITIZED.MUST NOT USE.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET TIMER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE WORN TIMERS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM-LADIES.

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