Chicago Park District Broadway Armory
5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Golden Diner ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 13, 2025
Chicago Park District Broadway Armory was last inspected on June 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 13, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed handsink faucets in women's and men's toilet rooms not properly maintaining hot water running for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead roaches in storage cabinet below three compartment sink. Instructed to remove, detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink faucets in women's and men's toilet rooms not properly maintaining hot water running for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in storage cabinet below three compartment sink. Instructed to remove, detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in cabinet below three compartment sink and in storage closet containing paper plates/bowls/etc below storage rack. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible internal thermometer inside the cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop being stored in a bucket at the kitchen hand washing sink. Must store cleaning tools at the facilities utility service sink or tool storage closet.
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
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Some debris inside the cabinet under three compartment sink,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: Food liquid stains on dining room floor and kitchen,instructed to clean daily 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: Broken wall and taped with duct tape by the north-east window in dining room(fireplace/tv area).instructed to properly repair wall.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Dust on light shield in dining room above tray line,clean and maintain
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from 2-27-17,report#1989767 #18- we(manager,employee and i) observed mice droppings inside the cabinet under the three compartment sink.instructed to remove droppings,clean and maintain said area. Outer openings not protected main front doors not rodent/insect proof.gaps of 1/4" to 1/2' between door and bottom doors,or rodent/insect proof dining/kitchen west and east door with 1/2" to 1" gap at bottom of mentioned doors. Instructed to rodent /insect mentioned doors. Today 3-9-17 we(manager,employee and i) still observed mice droppings,also doors mentioned not rodent/insect proof. Critical violation:7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Base of the cabinet under the three compartment sink in poor repair(behind the grease trap)surface not cleanable. Repair/replace surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent suraface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paper dispenser by the door/exposed hand sink not properly dispensing paper,unit get stuck,need to repair/replace mentioned unit.use paper towels by the three compartment sink,same area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Fond white refrigetor at air temp of 50.1f to 52.9f.unit is used to store potentially hazardous food:milk etc. Unit must maintain temp of 40f and below. Manager lower the unit temperature, with negative result.tagged unit" held for inspection" do not use.instructed to use other unit on premises( white reach-in cooler by the front desk/ storage maintains air temp of 30.2f. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found half repacked bag(about 2 pounds) of shredded cheese served to customers on top the serving table at temp of 67.2f.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.employee stated mentioned food was delivered with dry non-potentially hazardous food in the morning.instructed to check and record potentially hazardous food upon delivery(cold 40f and below,hot 140f and above).food discarded and denatured. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed one employee seating behind the serving table on the phone touching the screen. Once a customer arrives to be served, she will put her fingers inside the foam cup with fruit (a ready to eat food) and serve to customer,then going back to play with phone. No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.information given to manager which she solved issue. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)
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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 time. Found uncovered two water pitchers on top the table of self serving area;also uncovered fruits(ready to eat food)inside the foam containers on top serving table,in public view.food must be covered/protected from all elements/public view. Employee covered the water pitchers and fruit was removed. Seriuos 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: We(manager,employee and i) observed mice droppings inside the cabinet under the three compartment sink.instructed to remove droppings,clean and maintain said area. Outer openings not protected main front doors not rodent/insect proof.gaps of 1/4" to 1/2' between door and bottom doors,or rodent/insect proof dining/kitchen west and east door with 1/2" to 1" gap at bottom of mentioned doors. Instructed to rodent /insect mentioned doors. 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 the cabinet under the three compartment sink in poor repair(behind the grease trap)surface not cleanable. Repair/replace surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent suraface.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit for 3 compartment sink.(quartenary ammonium) being used. Must provide. Serious violation. No citation issued. 7-38-030.
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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: Found holes in walls below exposed hand sink at main kitchen. Must seal.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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: Observed 30 mice droppings inside prep area cabient under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize effected areas, advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in prep area cabient under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manage to seal all gaps/cracks inside said cabinet.
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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 under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of cabinets.
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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: Observed litter on floor throughout electrical room adjacent to prep area. Instructed manager to clean floor throughout said room and maintain.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical 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: Observed no paper towels at the exposed handsink in the kitchen prep area. Management provided paper towels at my request. Management instructed to supply all handsinks with soap and paper towels at all times. No citation issued. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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.