G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant 19 times, with records going back to 2010. On Mar 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37
90
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Oct 12, 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
86
Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS AND COOKED PASTA) STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE OR STORED IN THE COOLER PAST THEIR EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
86
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- 10LBS. PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHILI AT 50.0F & 51.1F DATED 4/8/19 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 20LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
22
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AT DISH MACHINE THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
8
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 THE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
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)
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVES,FLOOR MIXER.OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
43
Oct 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTI CEILING TILE IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
82
Dec 28, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed poor hygienic practices by employees in kitchen. Observed one employee using bare hand contact with ready to eat foods such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and tortilla chips. Observed two dishwashers handling dirty dishes and clean dishes without washing hands in between tasks. Advised all food handlers must wash hand when switching tasks, and before putting on gloves. Manager discarded contaminated foods. Observed manager provide utensils and gloves for cook, and discussed proper procedure for dishwashers (to wash hands before handling clean dishes). Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
6
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice accumulation on interior of all chest freezers. Must remove ice build up, clean and sanitize freezers. Must maintain same.
32
90
Aug 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items (raw chicken, dry beans, etc.) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must label all bulk food or dry storage foods with name. Must maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a liner in salamander above grill. Tin foil is not permitted. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large crack in floor in front of small reach in cooler across from cooking line. Instructed to repair all cracks in floors. (Water pooling in crack must be removed and kept dry).
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found ice scoop stored inside ice bin. instructed to remove and properly store ice scoop outside of ice, in a clean, dry container.
43
82
Nov 23, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVBED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
82
Mar 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP AT PIPE CONNECTIONS ALONG THE COOKING LINE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
86
Oct 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
35
90
Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear st.storage shelving in rear kitchen area that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen areas, rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen storage areas, and rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling that had food stains, not clean, need cleaning(detailed), damaged ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
35
82
Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (UNDERNEATH GRILL, FRYER ETC) TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
34
86
Mar 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP AT PIPE CONNECTIONS ALONG THE COOKING LINE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE COOKING LINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATIONS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
38
74
Aug 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AREA REAR KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
40
86
Jan 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGIRATORS ON PREMISES, UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTED DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVING AT KITCHEN.
33
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 CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
34
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 REMOVE FOOD DRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.
35
86
Feb 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NOZZLES ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING
33
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 REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FLOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY OFFICE.
35
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 FAUCET DRIPPING AT MOP SINK,AND AT HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES TOLET.
38
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant.
Has G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant 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 G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, G N P H #Eleven Inc — Golden Nugget Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants