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GOLDEN HORSE CARRIAGE CAFE

2826 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

GOLDEN HORSE CARRIAGE CAFE has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 2, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 September 29, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 September 29, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2014. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS/WALK-IN COOLERS AND INDIVIDUAL, PACKAGED SANDWICHES,DESSERT PORTIONS, CAKES, PACKAGED SOY MILK CONTAINERS, PACKAGED HERBAL TEA CONTAINERS, ETC. AT FRONT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES CRAWLING IN FLOOR BY STORAGE CRATES,62 MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES IN REAR PREP UNDER STORAGE CRATES AND BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS,AT BOTH BASEMENT STAIRWAYS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO BOTH REAR BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH,(SCREEN DOOR INSIDE RIGHT AREA ,AND ENTRY DOOR BOTTOM MIDDLE AREA).MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FROM RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR.MUST REPAIR.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABOUT 5O DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN/HOOD FILTERS NEED TO CLEANED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, CLOTHES, EQUIPMENT,ETC.)

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