YALE APARTMENT.

Chicago Health Dept

6401 S YALE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2025

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

SEP 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE RINSE COMPARTMENT MISSING A SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 14

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

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JUN 7

2023

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2022

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 25

2022

FAIL 4 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MAY 26

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS TO OBATIN AND PROIVDE ON SITE.

JUN 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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 11

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 4

2019

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( COFFEE) NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABEL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAY 25

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed coving in kitchen area in disrepair and missing. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

SEP 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 31

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 30

2015

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE CADINET. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.

JUN 4

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KEEP FLOOR DRY IN COMPACTOR ROOM, PUDDLES OBSERVED BY FLOOR DRAINS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGW ROOM IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.

MAY 24

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MAINTENANCE ROOM.

AUG 6

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.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.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN GOLDEN DINER ROOM.

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