Chicago
29
BEAT

91st South Chicago Apts.

9177 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Golden Diner · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-10
Pass Rate
68%
5 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-10)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 17×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-07-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2025-07-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP AT HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SOAP WAS BROUGHT TO THE SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN MAIN PREP AREA. FLIES ON CABINETS, COUNTERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REMOVE ALL FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-04-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUN...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-04-12 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573733 4/5/23 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-...

2023-04-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed handwashing sink in prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Instructed to remove rolling carts and hot holding units. Must have handwashing sink accessible at all times and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand washing cleanser available at handwashing sink in prep area during time of inspection. provide and Must maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand drying provision available at hand sink in prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation.#7-38-030(c). No Citation Issued.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-1/2 PINTS CARTONS OF MILK AT 48.2F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed evidence of 5 live roaches crawling inside of hot holding unit , inside crevice of the wall underneath 2 compartment sink, on wall next to handsink and cabinet and crawling near bait box. Observed approximately 15 live ants underneath the ra...

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed excessive dried food debris on stove , rolling carts, hot holding units, and microwave,dead insects and debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Must provide garbage can receptacle with lid inside of women's toilet room and maintain.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID AND DAMAGED LID ON SAME ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING AND WEST SIDE GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed damaged lower walls near east entry door located in dining area. Must repair or replace.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed dead insects inside of light shields in prep and dining area. Must clean and maintain.

2022-08-29 Pass Canvass
1
serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT IN BETWEEN THE CABINETS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2021-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-10-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2020-01-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE STALLS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2019-01-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. FACILITY PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO URINALS INSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2018-05-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE DINING AREA NOT WORKING; REPAIR URINAL. ALSO FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM; MUST INCREASE.

2017-02-24 Pass Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COUNTER TOP CABINETS OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL IN DINNING AREA NEAR THE PATIO DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT

2016-04-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TOO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.

2015-05-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA

2014-10-30 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH AND ABOVE ALL COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS IN DINING ROOM WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE COFFEE STAINS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ARE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(IN BOILER ROOM), DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN,DOORS LEADING INTO KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF HEAT V3NTS IN DINING ROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA(DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED).

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS INSIDE DINING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

2013-06-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.

2010-08-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN THE DINING AREA.

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