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GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT

4742-4744 N RACINE AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639358

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON THE GLUE BOARD UNDEERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618221

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING SURFACES ON STEAM TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597055

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN FRONT COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER DRAWER: BEEF AT 50.8F, HAM AT 52.4, CHEESE AT 51F, AND DELI MEAT AT 49.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL TCS ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 5LBS WITH A $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD INSECTS NEXT TO PEST CONTROL TRAPS BELOW PREPARATION TABLES NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREPARATION/COOK LINE ABOVE HAND SINK TO HAVE AN EXTREMELY DAMAGED DOOR AND BROKEN PLASTIC SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED MICROWAVE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS SO THEY ARE ABLE TO DRY IN BETWEEN USES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572462

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557188

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501068

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MATERIAL IS POROUS AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER, ALSO THE INTERIOR LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, ROUGH SURFACE, POROUS, AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. HOLE ON CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR CAUSE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS UNUSED/USED EQUIPMENT AT REAR AREA AT ADDRESS 4742 N BROADWAY. RE-ORGANIZE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456819

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320479

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER POSTED ON MENU. THIS IS INADEQUATE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING IDENTIFYING WHICH ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO MENUS AND FULLY DISCLOSED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE RESTORED TO A NON POUROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED WOOD HANDLES IN MAIN COOKING AREA ON REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REMOVE BLACK MILDEWY LIKE CAULK AROUND SINK FAUCET IN SERVICE AREA. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222622

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.1114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA OF 4742 ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE ANDOR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081595

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observe clutter in rear of operation above and around walk-in cooler area, on the 4744 side of operation. Also observed clutter and unused kitchen equipment, snow blowers and tool chest in the rear storage area of the 4742 side of operation. Instructed operate to remove all necessary items and clean and organize area, at all times.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078457

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed front 2 door cooler at improper temperature of 55.2 degrees. Tagged cooler for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to schedule service date with technician. Cooler must hold an internal temperature of 40 degrees or lower. Critical Violation # 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods, 3.5 lbs of milk and 1.5 lbs of sour cream at improper temperature of 48.2 degrees to 55.2 degrees, in front 2 door cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured a total of 5 lbs at a total value of $5, of food during inspection. Instructed operator that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temperature of 40 degrees or lower for cold foods and 140 degrees or higher for hot foods. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler improperly handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hand contact. Assembling a tuna salad sandwich, in rear cook line area with bare hand contact. Instructed operator to use barriers such as tongs, utensils or single use gloves whenever ready to eat foods are handled. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Critical Violation # 7-38-010 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cooler in cook line area with duct tape used as a means of repair on all lids of the cooler. Instructed operator to remove duct and repair. Also informed operator that all surfaces in facility need to be smooth and easily cleanable, at all times. Observed news paper and paper towels used a liner at the front bar area. Instructed operator that all surfaces in facility need to be smooth and easily cleanable, at all times.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed commercial oven in rear prep area of the 4744 side of operation with food and debris in the interior of oven. Instructed operator to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observe food, scale deposits and debris on floors underneath high temperature dish machine, in the rear of 4744 side of operation. Instructed operator to remove, clean and maintain area at all times.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no back flow preventive device at the following areas: mop sink on the 4742 side of operation and 2 the ice machines on the 4744 side of operation. Instructed manager to obtain the proper back flow preventive device for said areas. Also observed no hand sand sink at cook line area. Instructed operator to provide hand sink in the cook line area with hot and cold running water under city pressure.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observe clutter in rear of operation above and around walk-in cooler area, on the 4744 side of operation. Also observed clutter and unused kitchen equipment, snow blowers and tool chest in the rear storage area of the 4742 side of operation. Instructed operate to remove all necessary items and clean and organize area, at all times.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953379

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT · 4742-4744 N RACINE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO WRAPPED FROZEN FOODS . REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. DEFROST TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WALLS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

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