Golden Gate

3817 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Golden Gate has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Golden Gate dates to Jul 8, 2014.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Golden Gate on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED AS FLOOR MATS. REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WALL BEHIND STOVE AND NEAR GARBAGE CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH TABLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Sep 21, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON RICE COOKER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALL VENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW NEEDS TO INCLUDE RECEIPT,STATE LICENSE,MAP,MSDS.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON RICE COOKER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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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 WALL VENT.
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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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Gate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Gate on file is from Jul 8, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Gate?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Gate.

Has Golden Gate's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Gate have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Gate means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.