Canvass
Feb 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Golden Fish
4457 S Cottage Grove Ave
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 26, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM THE CEILING, FAN COVERS AND SHELVING.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 19, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AS REQUIRED. MANGER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS AT THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY/LENTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LABEL ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST MAINTAIN LABELS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT EITHER MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE 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
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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
MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER(WALL, CEILING AND FLOORS).
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 10, 2024 · Original Source