JUL 22
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Southwest Senior Center / Golden Diner
Chicago Health Dept
6117 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2026.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
APR 23
2025
PASS 2 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
JUN 21
2024
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE COFFEE MACHINE NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS NEXT TO THE LOCKED CAGES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
AUG 16
2023
PASS 1 violation
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
DEC 14
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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AUG 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED BOXED LUNCHED DELIVERED FROM OPEN KITCHENS AT 9:13 AM. TEMPERATURE OF THE MILK WAS RECORDED BETWEEN 55.2F AND 53.1F AT TIME OF DELIVERY. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25 CARTONS OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 31
2020
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 19
2019
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312162 ON 9-12-19:10-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING AREA WHERE THEY ARE PROVIDING COFFEE AND HOT/COLD LUNCHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 12
2019
FAIL 5 violations 5 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PIC PRESENT WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING AREA WHERE THEY ARE PROVIDING COFFEE AND HOT/COLD LUNCHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN A VARIETY OF AREAS INCLUDING: UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS, UNDER SERVING LINE STATION, ON CARDBOARD BOXES ON STORAGE SHELVING ON KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FOR PEST CONTROL TO COME OUT AND CLEAR ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (a).
NOV 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDSINK AT SERVING LINE WHERE STEAM TABLE, COLD LINE LOCATED AND FOOD IS HANDLED AND DISPENSED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
SEP 22
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY, SAME AREA.
AUG 17
2016
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 8
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE BULK SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE STORED AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND BULK SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING.
MAY 20
2015
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 8
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT CLEAN AND IN THE DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NOV 14
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HOT HOLDING CABINETS DOOR GASKETS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND SERVING LINE INCLUDING UNDER PLEXI GLASS SURFACE NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHEILDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
NOV 21
2011
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 19
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.
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 FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BOILER ROOM. HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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