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HILLIARD APARTMENTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

HILLIARD APARTMENTS 54 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60616 Golden Diner
March 17, 2025 Canvass License #2378636
4
Total Violations
4
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #8
CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHECK TEMPERATURES WITH A THERMOMETER OF READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS BEFORE MAKING CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLAION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DINING/PREP AREA WITH AN OPENING AT THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DINING/PREP AREA WITH AN OPENING AT THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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