Golden Diner
2102 W Ogden AVE, Chicago, IL 60612
Golden Diner ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 27, 2026
Golden Diner was last inspected on March 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink next to the drainboard of the three compartment sink in need of a splash guard. Instructed to provide and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable splash gmeuard at mentioned sink to protect clean dishware.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the women toilet room near prep/dining area. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up in floor drains in kitchen area. Observed loose drain cover in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of delivered 35-tcs boxed individually wrapped cold meals during inspection such as milk 44.0f,46.3f potato salad,46.0f garden salad w/boiled egg and 46.1f ham sandwich. Employees were instructed by director to send meals back with driver .product was not discarded during inspection.(priority 7-38-005).
Official wording (code 12)
Food received at proper temperature
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: See violation #12.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in staff women's toilet room and damaged and missing wall tiles in men's.
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
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage and elevation of boxes containing disposable eatery in the kitchen storage room. Instructed to remove and place boxes on available raised shelving units at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floors underneath the shelving units in the kitchen storage room and in the floor drains underneath the 3 comp sink and the ice machine. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units and floor drains to remove spills and food debris. Must maintain at all times. To remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must clean the floor drains underneath the 3 comp sink and under the ice machine to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the 3 compartment sink faucets. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl in the employee's toilet room by the prep area. Maintain the same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine in the prep area.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drain under the 3-compartment sink in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area. Maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Noted the exposed hand sink has leaks at the cold and hot water knobs. Also the hand sink fixtures in the toilet room are loose. Must repair and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report#1300219 date 10-30-2012 not corrected(32)the front door sweeps are showing signs of wear replace the sliding door sweeps soon(34)the kitchen bathroom floor is rough and dirty,smooth out and clean the floor,instructed to correct violations,no citation issued
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report#1300219 date 10-30-2012 not corrected(32)the front door sweeps are showing signs of wear replace the sliding door sweeps soon(34)the kitchen bathroom floor is rough and dirty,smooth out and clean the floor,instructed to correct violations,no citation issued
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the refrigerator freezer in the prep area
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: The front door sweeps are showing signs of wear, replace the sliding door sweeps soon.
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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 kitchen bathroom floor is rough and dirty, smooth out and clean the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The 3-compartment sink has a duct taped pipe slowly leaking below the wash sink, repair said leak.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN PANTRY.
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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. SEAL AREA AROUND WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN WASHROOM BEHIND KITCHEN BY TOILET.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the yellowed 3-comp sink interior.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior lip and have the chute and interior works cleaned.
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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. Clean the 3-comp sink drain of accumulated debris.
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