Canvass
Sep 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Golden Diner · Chicago, IL
Golden Diner
1613 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 14, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN SINGLE & MULTI-USAGE WOMEN'S TOILETS.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S & UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST 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, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 18, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH FAULTY METER TIMING. WATER IN THE SINK DOES NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TIMING OF WATER LASTS LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. SINK DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID SINK OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT TOILET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WAS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. WHEN THE HANDLE IS PULLED, WATER FLOWS IN BUT DOES NOT GO DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID TOILET.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 11, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source