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MONTROSE BAPTIST CHURCH

4411 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

Inspection summary

MONTROSE BAPTIST CHURCH has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 20, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

5 of 20 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 June 20, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 July 16, 2015. 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 22 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ON TOP MICROWAVE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ROUGH SURFACE, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AT RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND BASE OF CABINETS AND WALLS. REPLACE BROKEN CAULKING ON WALLS BEHIND MICROWAVE AND BETWEEN COUNTER TOP AND WALLS BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE COUNTER TOP BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.REPLACE.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENT IN MEN'S ROOM COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED BROWN, DIRTY WATER COMING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT SEWAGE DRAINS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENT IN MEN'S ROOM COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315494 DATED 10/8/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED CEILINGS AT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN CEILINGS" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILINGS AT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN CEILINGS
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND MEN'S RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASE OF SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SURFACE IS POROUS.REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND A PAN WITH DIRTY WATER UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WHITE REACH-IN COOLER WAS REPLACED ,HOWEVER THE REFRIGERATOR PRESENTLY ON PREMISES MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F.UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS IN USE WITH FOOD:MILK,SLICED HONEY DEW,DICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED CHEESE ETC.FOOD WITHIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREVIOUS UNIT WAS ALSO TAGGED ON 7-16-15, REPORT#1482862 AND WAS INSTRUCTED DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-15.INSIDE THE WALL SHELF WERE WATER PIPE ARE LOCATED.WALLS ARE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.REPAIR WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED MICE DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED HOWEVER WALL NOT REPAIRED INSIDE THE WALL SHELF WERE WATER PIPE ARE LOCATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASE OF SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS POROUS.REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DRAIN PVC PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND A PAN WITH DIRTY WATER AND SPONGES UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30 8oz EACH MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.8F. MILK MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • WE(MANAGER AND MY SELF)OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE WALL SHELF WERE WATER PIPE ARE LOCATED.WALLS ARE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.REPAIR WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASE OF SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS POROUS.REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DRAIN PVC PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND A PAN WITH DIRTY WATER AND SPONGES UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND COUNTER TOP/EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. WATER STAINS AND MOLD ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FIELD SUPERVISOR PROVIDED STEM AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS
  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CABINETS.
  17. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Instructed to maintain interior of refrigerator.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SIX CEILING TILES ARE WATER DAMAGE IN PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • KITCHEN STORAGE CABINETS NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk by exposed hansink counter shall be repair/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitche prep area by fan, hallways, bathrooms, lunch room shall be replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in prep areas, lunch roomnot clean need detailed cleaning.
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE DRAWERS IN THE PREP AREA, WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST READJUST THE DOOR TRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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