Chicago
84
EAT

Dickens/burling Apartments

2111 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Golden Diner · High risk
EAT
84/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-30
Pass Rate
53%
2 failures
Score
84/100
EAT
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-30
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2014)
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other minor
2025-07-30 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-06-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

2022-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

2022-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND LUNCH BOXES STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, THE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES(5 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 48F, 49.6F, AND 49.8F.CHICKPEAS SALAD(6 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION TEMPERATURE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

2019-03-25 Pass Canvass
2
serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S COAT STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED STAFF AREAS NOT IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2018-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

2017-07-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE HOOD. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE WALL VENT IN THE DINING ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,SOUP,CANTALOUPE,ETC).MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HEATING WALL BASE VENTS IN DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA

2016-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STUFFED CABBAGE,WAX BEANS,DICED PEARS,MILK,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY AND DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR WITH A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR WALL CABINETS AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,ROLLING CART.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN,HOLE IN WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.

2015-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING STATION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEBOARD ON WALL IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

2014-07-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, SIDE GARBAGE DOOR AND BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND MIDDLE BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIIOLATION 7-38-0...

serious Facility Condition

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

NO ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

Must clean in detail the walls in the prep area/kitchen with food splashed and maintain.

2013-12-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDERNEATH KITCHEN CABINETS.

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