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PAUL G. STEWART

400 E 41ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

Inspection summary

PAUL G. STEWART has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 31, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 15, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, 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.

  • 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 3 times on July 20, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 July 20, 2018. 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 September 22, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2011. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • 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 18 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2018. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE DINER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR FAUCET.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DINING ROOM; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPAIRED BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINK; FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE CABINET AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-29-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT SERVING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL AT SERVING LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  16. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR HOLE ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEBOARD IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET & REMOVE DEBRIS. (STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ATTACHED LIBRARY)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.
  17. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS SPILLED FROM BAIT STATION LOCATED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOLDEN DINER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC ITEMS ENCLOSED IN BAIT STATION. MAINTAINANCE MAN REMOVED SPILLED POISON AT THIS TIME AND SANIZITIZED SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES IS A GOLDEN DINER.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/12/10 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ISSUED FOR INSPECTION 01/14/11 POSTED BY SANITARIAN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER HAND WASH SINK, CLEAN DRAIN INSIDE HAND WASH SINK, AND CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. REPAIR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
  18. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TO GOLDEN DINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER.

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