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NORTH WEST REGIONAL CENTER

3160 N Milwaukee AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

Inspection summary

NORTH WEST REGIONAL CENTER has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 23, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 23 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 March 14, 2023. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2023. 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.

23 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOOR.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE TRASH CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK TO THROW AWAY PAPER TOWELS AFTER HAND WASHING AT FRONT SERVING LINE.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE/CORNER OF PREP AREA.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FITNESS CENTER RIGHT SIDE ENRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. .
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240866 ISSUED ON 11-30-2018 ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #54 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING OUT FROM BOTTOM CORNERS AND LARGE HOLES (PEST ENTRY).INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING OUT FROM BOTTOM CORNERS AND LARGE HOLES (PEST ENTRY).INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 120.0 F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM BASEMENT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS DRAINING FROM SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING/WASTE WATER MUST NOT BACK UP. FLOOR MUST BE SANITIZED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CDPH OFFICE IS NOTIFIED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR (DOOR #5) NOT REOCENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. FOUND A 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN PREP AREA DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
  19. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,
  20. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT DOOR, AND 2 SIDE DOORS, NORTH AND SOUTH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1098529 DATED 8/20/12. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098529 DATED 8/20/12. #35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP SINK CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. # 38-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#43-INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 4"COVING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (FOUND ONLY ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020 A,B. PROVIDED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS TO POST.
  22. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, ONE DOOR COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/RUG THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN THE KITKCHEN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
  23. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKED NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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