Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Golden Diner · Chicago, IL
Chinese Community Center
250 W 22nd Pl
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.17: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LEADING INTO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING WITH EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CORNER OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER, UNDER THE SHELF WITH THE BOXES OF HINGES CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE TABLE AND THREE DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, AND UNDER THE CHAIRS IN THE SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. THE SURFACES THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON WERE THE LID TO A DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WAREWASHING SINK IS NOW IN COMPLIANCE, BUT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE AREA IS STILL NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY APPROVED EXTENSION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 5, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITH GLOVES, WIPE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND USE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AND THEN PUT ON NEW GLOVES BEFORE PREPARING FOOD, REFRAIN FROM WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE WAREWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SETTING HAVING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT SET UP AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK, TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CORNER OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER, UNDER THE SHELF WITH THE BOXES OF HINGES CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE TABLE AND THREE DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, AND UNDER THE CHAIRS IN THE SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. THE SURFACES THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON WERE THE LID TO A DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQURIED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AQEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 19, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ONLY WASH AND RINSE METAL BOWLS. THE ONLY COMPARTMENT THAT WAS SET UP WAS THE WASH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE DISHWASHING SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RATS. APPROXIMATLEY 200 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, SURROUNDING THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER & COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, UNDER THE MOP SINK ONTHE FIRST FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRCASE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WALL HEATERS, ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF A CHAIR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5-6 ANTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source