Clark/Irving Apartments
3920 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Golden Diner ZIP 60613 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 5, 2026
Clark/Irving Apartments was last inspected on May 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at both washrooms located outside of the golden diner facility. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet for the exposed hand washing sink leaking. Management instructed to repair the source of the leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use black door standing cooler and freezer combo unit unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures, internal temperature of 54.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until equipment is able to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Manager procurred replacement refrigerator at time of inspection. New unit plugged in and temperature checked with internal thermometer at 36.7f. Instructed manager to ensure thermometer present to check ambient air temperature is below 41f and all tcs foods are held below 41f.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed shelving under 3 compartment sink damaged and cracked in various areas. Instructed manager to service shelving below hand sink and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in employees womens washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects inside 1st floor mens washroom. Must remove all dead insects and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-observed ceiling in hallway near mens room leaking. Must repair ceiling and replace ceiling tile.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14-observed vents in washrooms with excess dust. Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report # 2359591 dated 1/29/20 violation back flow prevention device not installed on mop sink. Priority violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in hallway near mens room leaking. Must repair ceiling and replace ceiling tile.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vents in washrooms with excess dust. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in hallway near mens room leaking. Must repair ceiling and replace ceiling tile.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vents in washrooms with excess dust. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report # 2290875 dated 6/4/19 violation # 51 back flow prevention device not located on the utility mop sink. Must provide back flow prevention device on sink. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Back flow preventor not located on the utility mop sink to be serviced and maintained. Must provide/install a back flow prevention device on sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile in the kitchen. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Base of under three compartment sink is broken with rough surface. Instructed to replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Replace broken plastic clear lid for the container used to store serving utensils on top counter filter under the hood above the burner stove is held in place with yellow tape.instructed to remove tape and properly i stall said filter. Open seams at counter top instructed to seal(by the third compartment sink) portable food cart is broken ,extra duct tape is used to repair,instructed to repair/ replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove spider webs inside the cabinet(under three compartment sink) between sinks and cabinet panels.clean and maintain. Remove debris from plastic container which is used to store multi use utensils. Encrusted grease inside the oben ,instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris and dust behind the pop and chips dispensers,clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the three compartment sink,replace.replace heavy water stains ceiling tiles in dining room area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink. After my request manager opened locked cabinet and provide paper towels.instructed to keep paper towels at said sink at all times. Critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during serving. Found opened cambro unit stored on floor by the front counter in the kitchen.observed employee scooping with ladle tomatoe soup into foam bowl and serve to residents. Cambro unit was elevated to a counter top after my request.information given on food protection. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: No log book provided on site.i was directed by two security officers to two different buildings to get pest control book.secretary on site could find said book. Instructed to provided pest control log on site:3620 n.clark serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Base of under three compartment sink is broken with rough surface. Instructed to replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Replace broken plastic clear lid for the container used to store serving utensils on top counter filter under the hood above the burner stove is held in place with yellow tape.instructed to remove tape and properly i stall said filter. Open seams at counter top instructed to seal(by the third compartment sink) portable food cart is broken ,extra duct tape is used to repair,instructed to repair/ replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove spider webs inside the cabinet(under three compartment sink) between sinks and cabinet panels.clean and maintain. Remove debris from plastic container which is used to store multi use utensils. Encrusted grease inside the oben ,instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris and dust behind the pop and chips dispensers,clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the three compartment sink,replace.replace heavy water stains ceiling tiles in dining room area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found faucet hot water handle sticking open to long at men's restroom. Found 3 compartment sink hot water handle loose at 3 compartment sink. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing sink in prep area not maintained. Observed exposed hand sink clogged at this time. Instructed to repair. Instructed to use hand sink in washroom for handwashing. Washroom is immediately adjacent to prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the upright refrigerator. Must provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when notv in use.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No clean hand towels or hand drying device at prep area. Instructed manager must provide clean hand drying towels/hand drying device for prep area workers. Critical violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food handler certificate posted on premises. Instructed manager a certified city of chicago certified food handler with orginal city food handlers certificate must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled. Serious violation 7-38-012. Serious violation. No citation issued.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES OR NOR PROOF A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON PREMISES.(2ND TIME, FIRST TIME 12-6-10).INFORMATION GIVEN TO MS.LILLYANA SANCHEZ, HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES IS A GOLDEN DINER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned..//NEED TO REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE IN DINNING AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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. NEED TO INSTALL A BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.//NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.//NO EXPOSED HAND BOWL WITH SOAP &SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.//MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD ON TABLE TOP STAMTABLE IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO FOOD ON SITE AT THIS TIME NO CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//NEED TO REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE IN DINNING AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.//NEED TO INSTALL A BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA./MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OVER 4 EYES GAS STOVE IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.//NEED THERMOMETERS IN COOLER & FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Pass
Consultation · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.repair.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED MICE DROPPING IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP/DINING AREA.(ALONG OF REFRIGERATOR,BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE,BEHIND SNACK MACHINE AND POP MACHINE).INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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