Chicago
87
EAT

Northeast Center (levy)

2019 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Golden Diner · High risk
EAT
87/100

Strong record across 17 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
17
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-05
Pass Rate
71%
4 failures
Score
87/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-05
Failed 4 inspections (2017, 2015, 2015...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-05-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET WITH DEBRIS AND MUST STORE ALL ITEMS ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK SURROUNDING PIPING FILLED WITH PAPER TO SEAL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OPENING.

2024-03-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.(ENGINEER ON SITE MADE AWARE)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. (ENGINEER ON SITE MADE AWARE)

2023-09-29 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-05-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-06-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-12-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK AT DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT /UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS IN WOMEN'S STALLS IN WOMEN'S REST ROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.

2018-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL TCS FOODS, SUCH AS CHEESE, HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 REAR EXIT DOOR IN HALLWAY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE THE SHELVING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 SPRING LOADED SPRAY ARM ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN WITH NOZZLE FALLING INTO THE WASH BASIN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SO THE SPRAY ARM DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE TOP OF THE WASH BASIN LINE.

2017-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER (ONE OF TWO) OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND ALL 15 RECYCLING BINS ARE OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND CARDBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL THE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND RE CYCLING BINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMENS' WASHROOM . TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT 69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 85.0F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE CABINET STORAGE CLOSET WITH DUST/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

2015-07-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
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

THE REAR EXIT RECEIVING DOOR,FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF--THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.(NO CITATION ISSUED.) PREMISES ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK,FRUITS,AND FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION ONCE BROUGHT IN FROM ...

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS,CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AREA ON WOODEN S...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLING BLUE TRASH DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OUTSIDE ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD AREA ABOVE STOVE,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS ALSO,REPAIR PEELING DEBRIS ON CEILING SAME AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

STOVE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSITRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

2013-10-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSETS AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE INSIDE ALL FOUR WASHROOMS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE MOP CLOSETS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

2012-01-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO KITCHEN).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST ADJUST METAL THRESHOLD UNDER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

2010-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT (STEAM TABLE OUT OF ORDER UNABLE TO HOLD FOOD TEMPS AT 140F OR ABOVE) ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND HAM SANDWICHES AND TURKEY SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGEING FROM 45.7F TO 48.0.F HAD MANGER REMOVE AND HAVE A NEW DELIVER. FOUND MILK CARTON 12OZ AT TEMP 47.9F TOTAL AM...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE STEAM TABLE GLASS IS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. NO PROTECTION OPEN TO AIR DUST.

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

serious Sanitation

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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-11-08 REPORT # 142573 VIOLATION #33 CLE...

minor Sanitation

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. THE SPLASH GAURD NEED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO COFFE URIN. GARBAGE IN THE KITCHEN NOT COVER NOR HAVE LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOORS NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANING, CLEAN DROPPING IN THE ACTIVE ROOM. ALSO REMOVE ALL THE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM, EVERY THING NEESD TO BE ELAVATED 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCH AWAY FORM THE WALLS

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 CLEAN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA/REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN FRONT COMMUNITY ROOM SECTION NEXT TO FRONT DESK( NEAR FLOOR)

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