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GOLDEN ANGEL RESTAURANT, INC.

4344 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

GOLDEN ANGEL RESTAURANT, INC. has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 7, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on April 5, 2012. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 3, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 5, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT#1098230, DATED 4/5/12 POSTED AND VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW AND VISIBLE FOR THE CUSTOMER.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL THREE CHEST FREEZERS AND TWO ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES STORED EVERYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL CARTS IN THE KITCHEN FOR STORING POTS AND PANS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMBS. INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL CARTS, CABINET,MICROWAVE AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALL GAS PIPE UNDER THE GRILL AND TUBES CONNECTING TO THE STOVE AND OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE,CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER WITH DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ION DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,WALLS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENTS IN ALL 3 WASHROOMS, VENT ABOVE THE COOKING AREA, WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PIE/CAKE REACH IN COOLER, SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER.
  3. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVING SOILED CLEANING TOWELS, AFTER CLEANING PREP TABLES AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, (PREPARING HAM, EGGS, POTATOES, ETC)BUT NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT MINIMIZING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD, (AFTER PROVIDING INSPECTION DOCUMENTS, WHEN WE WALKED IN THE KITCHEN, HE STARTED TO HELP THE COOK, SERVING/HANDLING PANCAKE WITH BARE HANDS). INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED THEM TO USE UTENSILS TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 32. 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN, TO SEAL WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERINGS FROM BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
    • 34. 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.
    • 35. 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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN OTHER LIGHT COVERS SAME AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3PART SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TABLE UNDER REAR MIXER, EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND INTERIOR OF UP RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. 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.OBSERVED THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. 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.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN AND THE WALL OVER THE COOKING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS.

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