GOLDEN CRUST PIZZERIA

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND SPICE RACKS, PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2645632 ON 10/21/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 8 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, INSIDE AND ON EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLE) AND INSIDE BOXES AND IN THE PACKAGES OF SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS AND FOIL WRAPPERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON AND AROUND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD AND LIVE COCKROACHES ON MULTIPLE GLUEBOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUEBOARDS FULL OF COCKROACHES AND REPLACE. REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 MUST COVER ALL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY PESTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND SPICE RACKS, PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE CRACK IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2645632 ON 10/21/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, INSIDE AND ON EQUIPMENT (STAND MIXER, DEEP FRYER, ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624789 ON 10/2/25 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/21/26 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PREVIOUS PASSING INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2025 WAS POSTED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--- LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM ALL INTERIOR AREAS AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR ELSEWHERE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BAR DISH MACHINE WITH PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SIDES AND DOOR HANDLE WITH SOME NOTED PEELING. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----METAL SHELVING UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES MUST SEAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUCT TAPE ON THE BACK SPLASH OF THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED MISSING GROUTING ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER FLOOR MATTING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REMOVE PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES/SCOOTERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN.----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE KITCHEN HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN ALSO,THE TOP OF THE LARGE KITCHEN PIZZA OVEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE, UPON ARRIVAL, WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS (COLESLAW, PIZZA, CHEESE, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IN BETWEN THE PIPES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOTDOG, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IN BETWEN THE PIPES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 REMOVE ALL OF THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 CLEAN THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL AND WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.