Skip to content
Loading map…

SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER

1124 W AINSLIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 1, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 11, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 9, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2021. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on July 1, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on March 25, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH ETC) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD POTS AND PAN SHELF (NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IN THE KITCHEN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR PANTRY ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TO USE AS A BENCH TO DELIVER FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL TO COVER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA BY THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH AREA OF KITCHEN)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-3-2020, REPORT#2454171 #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER-LEVEL STORAGE AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOM BY EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. (FOR EXAMPLE, USING DRYWALL). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOM BY EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.(FOR EXAMPLE USING DRYWALL).
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER FOUNTAIN IN BASEMENT CLASSROOM IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A WORKING ORDER AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR CLASSROOM WITH COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL UNDER SINK IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOM IN DISREPAIR AND PATCHED WITH RAW WOOD BOARD. WALL NEEDS TO RESTORED TO A SMOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE AL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF STOVE AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  13. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE 2ND FLOOR WEST WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  17. License

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website