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GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT

3959 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613712

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471237

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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: Kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear st.storage shelving in rear kitchen area that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas, rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen storage areas, and rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling that had food stains, not clean, need cleaning(detailed), damaged ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360370

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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: WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (UNDERNEATH GRILL, FRYER ETC) TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326464

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326344

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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: FOUND THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP AT PIPE CONNECTIONS ALONG THE COOKING LINE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE COOKING LINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATIONS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234503

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AREA REAR KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586282

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGIRATORS ON PREMISES, UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTED DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVING AT KITCHEN.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 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.MUST REMOVE FOOD DRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134305

Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN NUGGET RESTAURANT · 3959 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NOZZLES ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING

  • 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. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FLOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY OFFICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET DRIPPING AT MOP SINK,AND AT HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES TOLET.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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