Canvass
Jul 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Golden Diner · Chicago, IL
Yale Apartment
6401 S Yale
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 7, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED IN THE DINING AREA. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF/GUESTS HAS NO LID ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID 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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEPING IT ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA OPEN WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE SCREEN TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WINDOW SCREENS TO WINDOWS AND MAINTAIN OR LEAVE WINDOWS CLOSED.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE 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, May 7, 2024 · Original Source