Chicago
87
EAT

Paul G. Stewart

400 E 41st St, Chicago, IL 60653 · Bronzeville · Golden Diner · High risk
EAT
87/100

Strong record across 18 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
18
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-25
Pass Rate
72%
1 failure
Score
87/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-25
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-03-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2024-03-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE DINER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

2022-09-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR FAUCET.

2021-05-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DINING ROOM; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.

2019-06-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIRED BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

2018-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINK; FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE CABINET AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-22 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-29-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

2016-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

2015-11-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-10-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Temperature

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

SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.

2014-06-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Temperature

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

SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.

2013-05-02 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

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

INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT SERVING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT SERVING LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-03-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEBOARD IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET & REMOVE DEBRIS. (STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ATTACHED LIBRARY)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WOMENS WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.

2011-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS SPILLED FROM BAIT STATION LOCATED ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/12/10 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ISSUED FOR INSPECTION 01/14/11 POSTED BY SANITA...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER HAND WASH SINK, CLEAN DRAIN INSIDE HAND WASH SINK, AND CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AREA.

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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN ME...

2010-11-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TO GOLDEN DINER.

minor Sanitation

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

TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER

2010-08-31 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER.

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