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METROPOLITAN ASIAN FAMILY SERVICES

7541 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

Inspection summary

METROPOLITAN ASIAN FAMILY SERVICES has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 8, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 21, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 13 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.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2016. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2015. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 February 7, 2020. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS PHONES AND KEYS AROUND KITCHEN. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DEIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED 2 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CARPER IN DINING AREA BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE BEHIND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINER ACCUMULATION OF DRY LEAVES,PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS AT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE CLOSED.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
  7. 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 REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED VENT IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY UTILIZE 3 CONPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN STAFF REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CALIBRATE AND PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAI RESTRAINT.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • If the main rear door is left opened additional, threshold is needed at bottom of second door.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Debris under shelves in kitchen and storage area,instructed to cleanand maintain.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOODS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE ALL THE 3 CABINETS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ALL 3 WASHROOMS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM WITH THE CHAIRS,INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, VACUUM/CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CARPET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF RICE INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM,(WITH DUST BUILD UP).
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILK) ON TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW AND BE STORED IN THE COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT 1 GAL,AT $2.50. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 COMPT SINK, NO HOT WATER ON 3 COMPT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. FIELD SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOP PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALTERNATE METHOD OF SERVING FOOD. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED HIS EMPLOYEES TO STOP PREPARING AND COOKING. EMPLOYEE SERVED CEREALS,,COOKIES, FRESH FRUIT AND JUICE FOR LUNCH. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND START FIXING THE PROBLEM.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/PROOF THE DOOR. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND SURROUNDING AREA BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS ALL OVER THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. NO CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE AREA, IT'S NOW CLEANED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. DRAIN STOPPER ON SITE WAS TOO BIG NOT THE RIGHT SIZE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET IN THE PREP AREA (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE BEHIND THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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