SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOLDEN PALACE.

BEAT. 46/100

4235 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since Jun 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE GLASS DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

APR 8
2026
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WITH WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE GLASS DOORS, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING FROM PREP AREA AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER LEFT CORNER AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT HALLWAY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/8/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATELY SIZED STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN BETWEEN LOWER WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY, STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR AND STORAGE ROOM WITH TABLE AND CHAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 25
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13: MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

JUN 18
2025
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITZER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE (COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WINDOW BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD NOT PROTECTED, BIRD NESTING MATERIAL IN WINDOW GRATES. ALSO EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR WINDOWS AND DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MISSING PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE FOR NEW D/B/A. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN, (SERVICE REPORTS, PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITZER TO BE USED ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO OBTAIN COVERS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND ORGANIZED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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