Edith Spurlock Sampson Apts.
2700 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Golden Diner ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026
Edith Spurlock Sampson Apts. was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 22, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted the dining room exit door (north) leading to the outside patio with an open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom threshold. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no available soap at hand washing sink in prep area while food employees were serving to immunocompromised population. Only observed hand sanitizer at hand sink. Soap dispenser was broken. Instructed to provide soap at hand washing sink at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Maintenance came on site to fix soap dispenser.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed burgers at improper hot holding temperature at 113f in hot holding unit. Tcs foods must be held at 135f or above in hot holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 5 lbs at a cost of $50.00.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in the employee washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a written cleaning procedure for a vomit/diarrhea event and all required equipment. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizer on the premises. Must provide.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer to monitor hot and cold food temperatures.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide the appropriate chemical test strips for the type of sanitizer to be used on premises.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted the three compartment sink not large enough to accomodate the facilities largest pan/equipment. Must provide a larger three compartment sink to enable submersion of equipment to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.