Golden Diner · Chicago, IL

Clark/Irving Apartments

Name: Clark/Irving Apartments
Address: 3920 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

3920 N Clark St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

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May 5, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE GOLDEN DINER FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

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Oct 14, 2025

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0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

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Oct 31, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IN USE BLACK DOOR STANDING COOLER AND FREEZER COMBO UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MANAGER PROCURRED REPLACEMENT REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NEW UNIT PLUGGED IN AND TEMPERATURE CHECKED WITH INTERNAL THERMOMETER AT 36.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERMOMETER PRESENT TO CHECK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 41F AND ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD BELOW 41F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SHELVING BELOW HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

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