SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAUL G. STEWART.

EAT. 94/100

400 E 41ST ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed

14 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MAR 8
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

NOV 16
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 26
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

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MAY 4
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUN 21
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUL 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALEmployee 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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 16
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 22
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSEmployee 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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

AUG 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

NOV 9
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MAY 2
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 6
2012
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS.

CRITICALPest 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical 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 UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOLDEN DINER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC ITEMS ENCLOSED IN BAIT STATION. MAINTAINANCE MAN REMOVED SPILLED POISON AT THIS TIME AND SANIZITIZED SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES IS A GOLDEN DINER.

SERIOUSOther
* 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 SANITARIAN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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 MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. REPAIR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

NOV 12
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER

AUG 31
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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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