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GOLDEN DAGGER

2447 N HALSTED AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

GOLDEN DAGGER has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 19, 2012. The most recent inspection, on December 24, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on December 23, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on December 19, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2022. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 23, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO SEAL CRACKS ON WALL WHERE EVER NEEDED.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License

    6 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • KNIVES USED TO CUT FRUIT ARE STORED ON THE TOP COOLER UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A TRAY TO STORE THEM TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD-PLATE IN CONTACT WITH ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST SEPARATE TUBING AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARD AT BAR WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • WOOD UNDER THE BAR AREA WITH GRIMES IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE BROKEN CEILING AND BRICK WALLS CRUMBLED TO THE TOUCH. NOTICE A LOT OF WHITE CRUMBLE PIECES WHITE WALL ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BROKEN WALL AROUND ICE MACHINE, DRY STORAGE, LIQUOR ROOM, AND SODA DISPENSER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
  6. Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR TORN BAR STOOL COVERS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN PEDESTAL HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE DIRT PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN HARDWOOD IN FRONT OF STAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • WOOD FLOOR OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  10. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A STATE CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A RECENT SERVICE REPORT. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BAR EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • WOOD FLOOR OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND AREA BEHIND THE BAR AND BEER COOLERS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE BEER COOLER DOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST FILL IN ANY RODENT BURROWS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

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