⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GOLDEN DINER

(Also Known As: WEST TOWN SENIOR CENTER)

1613 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: Golden Diner

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 2038643

20
Total Inspections
12
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2025 Inspection

October 14, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN SINGLE & MULTI-USAGE WOMEN'S TOILETS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2024 Inspection

November 18, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2019 Inspection

October 9, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP COUNTER TOP AND HAND WASHING SINK ON BOTH SIDES.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2019 Inspection

October 4, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE AT THIS TIME WHEN TCS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2018 Inspection

April 11, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2016 Inspection

May 27, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: TWO REACH-IN COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 50F(THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F)FREEZER SIDE MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.9F."TAGGED UNIT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2014 Inspection

July 16, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2014 Inspection

July 14, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REGRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REFRIGERATOR IS TA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2013 Inspection

July 16, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Supplies stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or highe...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2013 Inspection

July 12, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violation not corrected: report #1353305, 6-25-2013: Double set of front entry doors not rodent proofed. Outer door has ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2013 Inspection

June 25, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Double set of front entry doors not rodent proofe...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2012 Inspection

June 25, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 15, 2012 Inspection

June 15, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE FO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2011 Inspection

February 9, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2010 Inspection

January 25, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially h...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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