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SOUTHEAST CENTER (ATLAS)

1767 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

Inspection summary

SOUTHEAST CENTER (ATLAS) has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 30, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 10, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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

What these findings mean

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

  • 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on May 18, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 28, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

21 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • COVING IN NEED OF REPLACING IN SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO THE WARMER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED TWO OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AND WARMER ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF SITE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-202.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED COFFEE UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE SERVING AREA THAT APPEARS TO HAVE SPILLED FROM THE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED COFFEE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TABLE WHERE THE COFFEE MACHINE SITS IN THE SERVING AREA; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE COFFEE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE VENTS THAT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM THE JANITORS CLOSET ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIP PAINT
  12. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVTY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, NOTED 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOTTOM CADINET NEXT TO HOT BOX, NOTED 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM AND 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38.020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE ROOM AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
  16. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 2 BDOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF MILK IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F, TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SALAD DRESSINGS WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROOM ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING HALL. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
  18. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES. IN EXCESS OF 25 FLIES OBSERVED IN DINING AREA, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR BEHIND 2-DOOR METAL CABINET IN HALLWAY BEHIND STAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR INTO DINING HALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE, AN APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICE, AND TO CLEAN UP AREA WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH NOTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN CORALE AND OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN FRONT DUMPSTER. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED, AND GROUND AREA IN CORALE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, DINING ROOM, MOP SINK CLOSETS, REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, AND HALLWAY AREA BEHIND STAGE IN DINING HALL NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS(STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROOM ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DINING HALL. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET ON LOWER LEVEL AND ON FIRST FLOOR IN JANITOR'S CLOSET
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 2 WASHBOWLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMER) AND 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S(CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CARTS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BASEMENT MOP CLOSETS NOT MAINTAINED,CLUTTER,ETC.MUST CLEAN AREA /MAINTAIN
  20. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • faucet timer in poor repair,worn in customer womens washroom.must replace/ or repair
  21. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,(BLACK/THICK YELLOWISH)SUBSTANCE ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CLEAN/SANITIZED.MUST NOT USE.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET TIMER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE WORN TIMERS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM-LADIES.

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