YALE APARTMENT.
6401 S YALE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 72025PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED IN THE DINING AREA. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF/GUESTS HAS NO LID ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEPING IT ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA OPEN WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE SCREEN TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WINDOW SCREENS TO WINDOWS AND MAINTAIN OR LEAVE WINDOWS CLOSED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
SEP 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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 OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE RINSE COMPARTMENT MISSING A SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2576899 DATED ON 06/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #48-OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 142023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2576899 DATED ON 06/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #48-OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
show all 20 inspections →
JUN 72023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52022FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553468 DATED MARCH 25, 2022; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
MAR 252022FAILED4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
MAY 262021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS TO OBATIN AND PROIVDE ON SITE.
JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. HAND WASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED BOXES, BUCKETS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 112019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 42019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( COFFEE) NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABEL
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION
FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAY 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed coving in kitchen area in disrepair and missing. Must repair and maintain.
Dry storage/stock item area disorganize items are not stored 6 inches or higher from floor for proper cleaning. Must organize and move items 6 inches above floor and maintain.
MAR 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 302015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE CADINET. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.
JUN 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
KEEP FLOOR DRY IN COMPACTOR ROOM, PUDDLES OBSERVED BY FLOOR DRAINS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGW ROOM IN DINING AREA.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.
MAY 242013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
20-25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA(BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR), IN DINER'S STORAGE AREA, AND ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN MAINTENANCE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR DOORS IN MAINTENANCE ROOM, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE(NO XEROX) OR RECEIPT AT NEXT VISIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MAINTENANCE ROOM.
AUG 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ONE SERVING TABLE BROWN TOP IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE TABLE,KITCHEN COUNTER STRIP COMMING OFF NEEDS TO BE REATTACHED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN GOLDEN DINER ROOM.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →