Pass

Montrose Baptist Church

4411 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Golden Diner ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 20, 2025

Montrose Baptist Church was last inspected on June 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 20, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in the kitchen on top microwave with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Rough surface, not easily cleanable at raw wooden shelving inside the lower cabinets in the kitchen painted/sealed, smooth and cleanable.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Reseal plastic baseboard walls in the kitchen around base of cabinets and walls. Replace broken caulking on walls behind microwave and between counter top and walls by the handwashing sink.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material repaint peeling paint on wall above counter top by the entrance of the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen with stains and black slime substance.replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair low (hot) water pressure at the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in men's room covered in dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed brown, dirty water coming up into other compartments when one compartment is drained. Instructed to repair sink so that sewage drains as required by law. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in men's room covered in dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation from report #2315494 dated 10/8/2019 not corrected: " observed ceilings at kitchen and dining areas to be dirty.instructed management to clan and maintain ceilings" instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceilings at kitchen and dining areas to be dirty.instructed management to clan and maintain ceilings

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles at food prep area, dining area and men's restroom instructed management to repair. Core violation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls along the walls and in all corners in prep area under and around refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above prep area.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles above prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged ceiling tiles.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Base of shelves inside the cabinet under three compartment surface is porous.replace,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found a pan with dirty water under the coca-cola pop machine instructed to remove pan,clean and maintain.

  12. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: White reach-in cooler was replaced ,however the refrigerator presently on premises maintains air temp of 47.6f to 48f,their own thermometer showed 50f.unit tagged "held for inspection" do not use. Presently unit is in use with food:milk,sliced honey dew,diced tomatoes,shredded cheese etc.food within proper temperature. Previous unit was also tagged on 7-16-15, report#1482862 and was instructed do not use. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from 7-16-15.inside the wall shelf were water pipe are located.walls are broken.instructed to clean and sanitize area mentioned.repair walls. Serious violation:7-38-020 no citation issued mice droppings are removed however wall not repaired inside the wall shelf were water pipe are located. Critical violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Base of shelves inside the cabinet under three compartment sink and under exposed hand sink surface is porous.replace,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Excess black and brown slime substance on drain pvc pipe under the exposed hand sink,instructed to clean and maintain found a pan with dirty water and sponges under the coca-cola pop machine instructed to remove pan,clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaking drain pipe under the exposed hand sink,instructed to repair

  13. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: White refrigerator in the kitchen maintain air temp of 46.7f to 48.6f. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.unit must maintain temp of 40f and below critical violation:7-38-005(a) no citation issued

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30 8oz EACH MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.8F. MILK MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)NO CITATION ISSUED

    • 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: We(manager and my self)observed 30 mice droppings inside the cabinet under the three compartment sink in the kitchen,also 40 mice droppings were observed at dry storage area, inside the wall shelf were water pipe are located.walls are broken.instructed to clean and sanitize area mentioned.repair walls. Serious violation:7-38-020 no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Base of shelves inside the cabinet under three compartment sink and under exposed hand sink surface is porous.replace,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Excess black and brown slime substance on drain pvc pipe under the exposed hand sink,instructed to clean and maintain found a pan with dirty water and sponges under the coca-cola pop machine instructed to remove pan,clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Broken caulking between the wall and counter top/exposed hand sink.instructed to remove and re-apply with a smooth,cleanable and non absorbent surface. Water stains and mold on ceiling tiles around vent cover in the kitchen,instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaking drain pipe under the exposed hand sink,instructed to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer inside the white reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen, instructed to replace field supervisor provided stem and refrigerator thermometers

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust/food debris inside prep area cabinets. Instructed manager to clean cabinets.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to maintain interior of refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Six ceiling tiles are water damage in prep area and dining room. Must replace tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen storage cabinets needs to be organized.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk by exposed hansink counter shall be repair/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitche prep area by fan, hallways, bathrooms, lunch room shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, lunch roomnot clean need detailed cleaning.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail all the drawers in the prep area, with food crumbs and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must readjust the door treshold of the front entrance door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in the prep area, kitchen. Must replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.