Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637839
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY BREAST AT 52.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEAN, COOKED MEATLOAF, SOUPS, MASHED POTATOES, VARIETY OF HOMEMADE GRAVY'S AND SAUCES, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, GRILLED ONIONS, COOKED PASTA, ROASTED 1/2 CHICKENS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 200 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2900.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED / FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366959
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA (ALONG COOKLINE) REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290949
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SLICING DELI MEATS AT THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-REFRIED BEANS 45.5F, GROUND BEEF 46.4F, CHEESE 44.2F, TURKEY 47.8F, SAUSAGE 56.7F, EGGS 64.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS,EGGS AND HOLLANDAISE SAUCE) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ONE OF THREE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150419
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS AT MAIN PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH WORN OUT GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2052297
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2052286
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISHMACHINE, AND GRILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR MATS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATEERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD SHED NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960464
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN 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: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD TIN FOIL AS LINER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE FOIL.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953979
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 50.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS HAM AT 50.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB EACH OF HARDBOILED EGGS AT 50F, FETA CHEESE AT 46.7F, 2 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 75.2F, 5 LBS HAM AT 50.2F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $300.00 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 POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WAITRESS OBSERVED HANDLING AND BUTTERING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS AS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1528011 ON 3-19-15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-16-16 #1770841 NOT CORRECTED. #30-: READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32-UNDERSIDE OF METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE WAFFLE COOKERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, GLOVES ARE USED TO REPLACE BARE HAND CONTACT AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING IS NEEDED.#43- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED IN THE CONTAINER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP WITH SAME AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD TIN FOIL AS LINER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE FOIL. INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE OR DEBRIS: UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND REAR POT/PAN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR MATTING THROUGHOUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, CHIPPING PLASTER/PAINT: REAR PREP AT DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. INTERIOR WOODEN DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RAW, CHIPPING AND DAMAGED WOOD. MUST SEAL/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SERVERS MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770841
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN 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: READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: COOKS LINE KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER CONTAINER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNDERSIDE OF METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE WAFFLE COOKERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC MILK CRATE AS LEGGING FOR THE DISH MACHINES BOTTOM SHELVING. FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, EQUIPMENT LEGS MUST BE CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, GLOVES ARE USED TO REPLACE BARE HAND CONTACT AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING IS NEEDED.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528011
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527753
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1441302 DATED JULY 11, 2014 NOT CORRECTED: "MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP." FLAT TOP GRILL SIDES AND EXTERIOR STILL HAVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS ON THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DIPPER WELL DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS TO REPLACE THOSE THAT ARE NOT WORKING AND TO MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441302
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN AVE
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MEXICAN COOKED RICE AT 64.9F, GREEK COOKED RICE AT 60.5F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUIL-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092920
Location recorded for this inspection · GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT · 2971 N LINCOLN 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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUIL-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN FOOD PREP COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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