Garfield Apartments
3700 W Congress Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Golden Diner · High risk
Strong record across 16 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2025-07-29
What You Should Know
✓ 8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-29
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2018)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 3×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
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CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE DEAD ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM CABINET CLOSES TO WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
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minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL AREAS WHERE GARBAGE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED AND MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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2018-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN, ON TOP OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS. OBSERVED ...
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS.
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(HEAVILY STAINED FROM COFFEE), AND CABINET INTERIOR NEAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BESIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA.
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minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM WITH EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE & OFFICE.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL IN 1ST FL.UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT ,BOILER ROOM & REAR DOOR., STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STO...
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