Princeton Apartments Golden Diner
Mixed record — 12 of 18 inspections passed
2025-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOORS IN PREP BEHIND CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF CABINETS AND MICROWAVE LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GOLDEN DINER MATERIALS AS WELL AS OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET UPON DINING AREA ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
2024-07-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS AND BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND INTERIOR LOWER CABINET TO THE LEFT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM OUTSIDE OF DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-11-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN RADIATOR COVERS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF RADIATORS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN.
2020-01-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
2019-02-26 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL CEILING LEAK IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2018-09-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priori...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
See violation #8
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 Observed large oven in kitchen area, without required ventilation hood system installed above. Must install ventilation hood system above oven to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Must maintain same.
2018-09-12 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priori...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
See violation #8
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
2018-09-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priori...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
See violation #8
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 Found ambient air temperature inside refrigerators @ 52.5F and 51.1F. Instructed all refrigeration must be @ 41F or less at all times. Instructed may not use refrigeration until repaired. Refrigeration has been tagged and held for inspection...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 No metal stem thermometers on site during inspection. Must provide metal stem thermometers to measure internal food temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 Must provide drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.11(b) Water water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
2017-10-18 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-04-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL LOOSE COVING AT FLOOR WHERE MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING INTO WALL AT LOOSE COVING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
2015-04-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND THE PREP TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLE THAT HOLDS THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA.
2014-06-03 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER HOT HOLDING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN OVER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.
2013-11-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2011-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP,AND DINNING ROOM.
2011-07-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
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.OBSERV...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,AVAILABLE,OR LETTER FOR ENROL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP,DINING AREA.
2010-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MGR. ON PREMISES , VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, OR LETTER OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN TOP FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND IN CLOSETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN DINING/KITCHEN AREAS, AND WINDOW LEDGES IN SAME AREA.
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