Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
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Public records show 23 inspections at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Feb 17, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50PPM AND 100PPM TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (3 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, PORTIONED, HASH, DICED HAM, LIQUID EGGS, 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 LBS CHORIZO. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 49-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @52F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOOD (DICED HAM, CHORIZO, POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-23 INSPECTION # 2571316: VIOLATION 55 .OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.V58. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560193 ON 7/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (ONIONS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, CHORIZO AT 51.6F, CHEESE AT 51.1F, AND SALSA AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED IN A POSITION ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DIPPER WELL THAT COULD CONTAMINATE THE WATER AND UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP OR WATER FROM HAND WASHING CANNOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE END CAP MISSING FROM ONE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2401652 DATED ON 09/25/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, #55 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.
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Sep 25, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.
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Apr 24, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE IS AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SALSA, MEAT. ETC) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 30, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS READY TO EAT BACON AND LINK SAUSAGES.OBSERVED 1- MALE REMOVE COOKED BACON FROM CUTTING BOARD AND PLACED ON PLATE AND OTHER ONE PUT BACON AND SAUSAGE ON CUTTING BOARD TO PUT ON PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. SPINACH 55.0F,3LBS. DICED HAM 52.6F,1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 51.1F ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4LBS. 1/2 DOZEN.$18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF THE USE OF GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ON FRONT SERVICE LINE .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL AND PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN 2ND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SECOND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 19, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUSR SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND CHORIZO, HAM, EGGS, SAUSAGE, MEATLOAF, CORNED BEEF HASH, AND STEAK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6F-58.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR UNIT SO IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 24 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS, CHEESE, BEEF, CREAMER, POTATOES), VALUED AT $40, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.4F TO 55.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE LARGE CAN OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL FOOD PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING AND ALL OTHER SHELVING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER MAIN GRILL AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND UNDER BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AT KITCHEN AND ELSEWHERE WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR PEELING INSULATION AT COLD WATER PIPE AT WALL NEXT TO BREAD TABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENT IN FRONT OF FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR VENTS IN BOTH LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN/BETTER ORGANIZE/DECLUTTER WATER HEATER AREA ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE BY EXIT BACK DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget.
Has Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elston Nugget Inc — Golden Nugget is inspected around two times per year on average.
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