AUG 12
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
GOLDEN HEART RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
4210 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 12, 2015 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. PROVIDE/INSTALL SAME.
AUG 52015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. PROVIDE/INSTALL SAME.
NOV 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS MADE OF METAL OR PLASTIC TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDSINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM PANEL OF REFRIGERATOR MISSING IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTALL BOTTOM PANEL AND MAITAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD
NOV 52014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434886 DATES 4/16/14 #38 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM PANEL OF REFRIGERATOR MISSING IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTALL BOTTOM PANEL AND MAITAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDSINK NEEDED IN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND EQIPPED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
APR 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CURRENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP SINK FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION.
show all 11 inspections →
MAR 262013PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2013
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS NOT LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST LABEL IN REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST REPAIR CRACKED GLASS ON 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TAPED UP AT THIS TIME MUST REPAIR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DIRT MUST CLEAN ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER AT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL OF GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR
JUL 232012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP BETWEEN THE JAM AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE DOOR. DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVID A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
NOV 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
SEP 202010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT COUNTER COOLER,VANITY IN WOMEN'S EAST TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
SEP 132010FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156965 1/16/09 NOT CORRECTED#31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA & PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON STORAGE ROOM DOOR.#33 MUST CLEAN ALL DISH RACKS.#34 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WEST TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PLASTIC WEAR STORED PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT COUNTER COOLER,VANITY IN WOMEN'S EAST TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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 CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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 CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING TILE AT COUNTER SEATING IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE & CONNECT PROPERLY DIPPING WELL HAS A HOSE ATTCHED FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.UPRIGHT & CHEST FREEZER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →