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GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC.

242 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637726

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 7 LBS OR GROUND PORK IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 56.8F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT WERE AT 39F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD GROUND PORK AND TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE AS MEAT WAS DISCARDED. VALUED AT $40.00

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHWASHER IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT DISHWASHER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDER SHELVES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584150

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575861

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575525

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINED IN DUMPSTER WITH LIDS DOWN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CELAN UNDER COOKING WOK AND GRILL, IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA., INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT, INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT NEST TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497464

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1369350 9/24/14 GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER NOT REPAIRED. DUCT TAPE STILL REMAINS ON GASKET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER IN KITCHEN USED FOR FOOD WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF REACH IN BEER COOLER. ALL WATER MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD IS NOT PERMITTED AS SHELF LINER OR FLOOR MATS. ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACES MUST REMAIN NON ABSORBANT , SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARD TABLE IS IN DISREPAIR WORN AND PITTED. IT IS UNABLE TO BE THOUROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TABLE MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SMALL CUTTING BOARDS IN DISREPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN DISREAPIR CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY ROPE. COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPALCED OR REPAIRED PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. NO RAW WOOD SHELVING IS PERMITTED. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT , SMOOTH ENA EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO WORK ON FLOOR BY CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CONTINUE TO FIX FLOOR TILES THAT ARE BROKEN OR UNEVEN LIKE UNDER TEA MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497103

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED REINSPECTION # 1369350 9/30/13 MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT COMPLETED INCLUDING #32 REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. #33 FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES INCLUDING IN BASEMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, ALL SINKS AND BBQ COOKER #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. #35 FINISH CLEANING AND PAINTING ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING INTO AND INCLUDING BASEMENT AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. #38 REPLACE ALL BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. NO RAW WOOD SHELVING IS PERMITTED. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT , SMOOTH ENA EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARD TABLE IS IN DISREPAIR WORN AND PITTED. IT IS UNABLE TO BE THOUROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TABLE MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN DISREAPIR CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY ROPE. COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPALCED OR REPAIRED PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD IS NOT PERMITTED AS SHELF LINER OR FLOOR MATS. ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACES MUST REMAIN NON ABSORBANT , SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER IN KITCHEN USED FOR FOOD WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF REACH IN BEER COOLER. ALL WATER MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497018

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369350

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET(S) AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING:HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES(INCLUDING IN BASEMENT), SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMET, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, ALL SINKS, AND BBQ COOKER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING AND PAINTING ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING INTO AND INCLUDING BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING AND WALL VENTS(INCLUDING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSATALL A CHECK VALVE OR BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361164

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10-15 ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA, 25-30 ON FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET(S) AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES(INCLUDING IN BASEMENT), SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMET, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, ALL SINKS, AND BBQ COOKER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING INTO AND INCLUDING BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING AND WALL VENTS(INCLUDING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMSTHROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KEEP REAR OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583292

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. REMOVE FOODS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT BAR. REMOVE WORN WOODEN BLOCK USED TO STORE KNIVES. REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, AND PAPER LINING ON PREP SHELVES/TABLES AND RACKS. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. DEFROST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, WATER DISPENSER AT BAR, INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE BIN NEXT TO FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, UNDER, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF STOVE. CLEAN GASKETS AROUND UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS USED TO STORE SPICES AND DRIED FOOD ITEMS. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE. SEAL FLOOR SECTIONS ALONG WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS IN TOILET ROOMSS, AND AT CEILING AT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CORNERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AT PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE AND FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ANC CLEAN SAID DRAINS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT BAR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583224

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SOUP AND VEGETABLE SOUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 69.0-71.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED RICE INSIDE RICE COOKER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PLASTIC CONTAINER OF TEA STORED IN ICE CUBES IN ICE MACHINE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. ALSO, FOUND BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND SPLASH GUARD IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES USED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY ITMES INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS KEPT FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION AND DISCARD ICE CUBES INSIDE UNIT. IN ADDITION, FOUND VEGETABLES WRAPPED IN WET NEWSPAPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE VEGETABLES IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED MATERIAL AND REMOVE NEWSPAPER USED TO WRAP SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. REMOVE FOODS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT BAR. REMOVE WORN WOODEN BLOCK USED TO STORE KNIVES. REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, AND PAPER LINING ON PREP SHELVES/TABLES AND RACKS. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. DEFROST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, WATER DISPENSER AT BAR, INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE BIN NEXT TO FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, UNDER, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF STOVE. CLEAN GASKETS AROUND UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS USED TO STORE SPICES AND DRIED FOOD ITEMS. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE. SEAL FLOOR SECTIONS ALONG WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS IN TOILET ROOMSS, AND AT CEILING AT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CORNERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AT PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.

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    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE AND FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ANC CLEAN SAID DRAINS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT BAR.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580606

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN BULL RESTAURANT INC. · 242 W CERMAK RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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