FEB 27
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Golden Fish
Chicago Health Dept
4457 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
65
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
Inspection history
MAR 26
2025
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM THE CEILING, FAN COVERS AND SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
NOV 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AS REQUIRED. MANGER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS AT THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY/LENTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
JAN 10
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE LABEL ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST MAINTAIN LABELS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER(WALL, CEILING AND FLOORS).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT EITHER MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 3
2023
PASS 4 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE ON THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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FEB 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCTS NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING AND FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A WRITTEN PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE FOR VACCINTED AND NON-VACCINTED EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
APR 30
2021
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
MAR 27
2020
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME. -FOUND CARDBOARD ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 1
2019
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL PROPERLY; HOUSE MADE DRESSING AND GRAB AND GO FOOD ITEMS MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 26
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 26
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 14
2016
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.
SEP 10
2015
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OCT 14
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN.
JAN 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE PAINT PEELING.
APR 19
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 12
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS & REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA & IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK & THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
SEP 17
2010
PASS 5 violations
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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