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SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER

4915 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 29, 2014. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2017. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2021. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 3, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 July 29, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 11, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE INFANT CHANGING STATION.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST SMALL REFRIGERATOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK FAUCET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE (3) CLOSETS (FURNACE, MOP, FORMULA)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET.
  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

    0 infractions

  7. License

    2 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.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD STEPS USED BY CHILDREN TO ACCESS HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SO THAT SURFACE OF STAIRS IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CLOSET DOOR OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHILDRES TOILET DUSTY. DUST AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. License

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • SMALL COOLER USED TO STORE FORMULA PREPARED ON SITE FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F WITH FORMULA AT 69.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PREPARED FORMULA STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTION COOLER AT 69.4F. ALL FORMULA DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. License

    0 infractions

  14. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. License

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • COOLER NOT TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COOLER AND MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES,HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO START MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • TODDLER TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO TOILET SEAT IS TOO LOOSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN,GROUND HAS ACCUMULATED LEAVES,MUD,CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,WOOD PALLETS,ROLLED UP DIRTY RUBBER MATS ETC.THREE OUT OF FOUR GARBAGE CONTAINERS HAVE HOLE ON LIDS,THE FOURTH CONTAINER LID IS BROKEN FROM HINGES NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.ACROSS FROM GARBAGE AREA UNCOVERED COMPOST OF GARDEN MATERIALS,WITH SATURATED LEAVES BRANCHES,ETC. OBSERVED FLIES AND INSECTS ON TOP AND AROUND THE COMPOST.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CONTAINER WITH LIDS OR ENCLOSE THE AREA,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SCREEN WINDOW NOT PROPERLY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME,GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SCREEN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OPENING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE SPIDER WEBS ON WALLS IN INFANT ROOM. SEAL HOLES AROUND WATER PIPE,INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET AT INFANT ROOM

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