PRINCETON APARTMENTS GOLDEN DINER

4250 S PRINCETON, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant (Golden Diner)

18 inspections

CanvassNov 7, 2025
4 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOORS IN PREP BEHIND CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF CABINETS AND MICROWAVE LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GOLDEN DINER MATERIALS AS WELL AS OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET UPON DINING AREA ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
CanvassJul 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS AND BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 5, 2023
2 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOct 25, 2022
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND INTERIOR LOWER CABINET TO THE LEFT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM OUTSIDE OF DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 8, 2021
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN RADIATOR COVERS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF RADIATORS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN.
CanvassJan 30, 2020
1 infraction
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
CanvassFeb 26, 2019
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A SMALL CEILING LEAK IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 14, 2018
5 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - See violation #8
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 4-301.14 Observed large oven in kitchen area, without required ventilation hood system installed above. Must install ventilation hood system above oven to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Must maintain same.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 12, 2018
5 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - See violation #8
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
CanvassSep 7, 2018
8 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - See violation #8
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - 4-301.11 Found ambient air temperature inside refrigerators @ 52.5F and 51.1F. Instructed all refrigeration must be @ 41F or less at all times. Instructed may not use refrigeration until repaired. Refrigeration has been tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-302.12 No metal stem thermometers on site during inspection. Must provide metal stem thermometers to measure internal food temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-301.12 Must provide drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-202.11(b) Water water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.
CanvassOct 18, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassApr 1, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - SEAL LOOSE COVING AT FLOOR WHERE MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL OPENING INTO WALL AT LOOSE COVING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassApr 8, 2015
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND THE PREP TABLE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLE THAT HOLDS THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA.
CanvassJun 3, 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER HOT HOLDING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN OVER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.
CanvassNov 7, 2013
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 25, 2011
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP,AND DINNING ROOM.
CanvassJul 18, 2011
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TABLE AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,AVAILABLE,OR LETTER FOR ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP,DINING AREA.
CanvassDec 7, 2010
4 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MGR. ON PREMISES , VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, OR LETTER OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN TOP FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND IN CLOSETS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN DINING/KITCHEN AREAS, AND WINDOW LEDGES IN SAME AREA.