Chicago
69
YOUR CALL

North West Regional Center

3160 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Golden Diner · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-23
Pass Rate
64%
7 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-23
Failed 7 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
2025-05-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOOR.

2024-10-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE TRASH CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK TO THROW AWAY PAPER TOWELS AFTER HAND WASHING AT FRONT SERVING LINE.

2023-03-14 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE/CORNER OF PREP AREA.

2022-07-22 Pass Canvass
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-09-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FITNESS CENTER RIGHT SIDE ENRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

2018-12-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. .

2018-12-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240866 ISSUED ON 11-30-2018 ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #54 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING O...

2018-11-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING OUT FROM BOTTOM CORNERS AND LARGE HOLES (PEST ENTRY).INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-04-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-04-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

2017-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 120.0 F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM BASEMENT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS DRAINING FROM SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING/WASTE WATER...

critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.

2016-03-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

2016-02-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR (DOOR #5) NOT REOCENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. FOUND A 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

2015-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
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 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN PREP AREA DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

2014-06-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,

2013-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-11-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT DOOR, AND 2 SIDE DOORS, NORTH AND SOUTH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND A...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1098529 DATED 8/20/12. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098529 DATED 8/20/12. #35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP SINK CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. # 38-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 4"COVING.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (FOUND ONLY ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020 A,B. PROVIDED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS TO POST.

2012-08-20 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, ONE DOOR COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/RUG THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN THE KITKCHEN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-07-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKED NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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