Golden Heart Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2019
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Heart Restaurant 17 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Golden Heart Restaurant dates to Jul 10, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Golden Heart Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABLES ON PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH THE DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (*)AND FOOT NOTE, AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASKING SINKS, MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FACUET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOLIET, AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 26, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM (WHERE COOLERS ARE); AND IN 2 FRONT CORNERS OF KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOILET AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOOKED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER AT COOK LINE. FOUND EGGS AT 64.2F-66.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL (COLD HOLDING) TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE ON PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN (GRILL USED AS A COUNTER/GRILL IS OFF). SAUSAGE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES 88.3F-93.9F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED SAUSAGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOILET AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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35
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD(RICE) STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINER, IE.ZIP/LOC /BAGGIES. ETC.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CABINET UNDER ICE BIN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DIPPERWELL, AND UNUSED SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR COOKING, DISH, AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND OR RECAULK.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE.
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Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2016
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COUNTERTOP SALAD COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F, AND THE SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 45.7F, CHICKEN AT 46.1F, HAM AT 45.1F, AND RANCH DRESSING AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE 2 CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
26
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. PROVIDE/INSTALL SAME.
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90
Aug 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. PROVIDE/INSTALL SAME.
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86
Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS MADE OF METAL OR PLASTIC TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM PANEL OF REFRIGERATOR MISSING IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTALL BOTTOM PANEL AND MAITAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD
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82
Nov 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434886 DATES 4/16/14 #38 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM PANEL OF REFRIGERATOR MISSING IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTALL BOTTOM PANEL AND MAITAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEEDED IN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND EQIPPED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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78
Apr 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CURRENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP SINK FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS NOT LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST LABEL IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST REPAIR CRACKED GLASS ON 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TAPED UP AT THIS TIME MUST REPAIR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DIRT MUST CLEAN ALSO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER AT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR
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78
Jul 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2012
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: BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP BETWEEN THE JAM AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE DOOR. DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVID A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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78
Nov 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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90
Sep 20, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT COUNTER COOLER,VANITY IN WOMEN'S EAST TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156965 1/16/09 NOT CORRECTED#31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA & PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB ON STORAGE ROOM DOOR.#33 MUST CLEAN ALL DISH RACKS.#34 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WEST TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.
29
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 LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
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.PLASTIC WEAR STORED PROPERLY.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER DOOR,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT COUNTER COOLER,VANITY IN WOMEN'S EAST TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING TILE AT COUNTER SEATING IN DINING 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 REMOVE & CONNECT PROPERLY DIPPING WELL HAS A HOSE ATTCHED FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.UPRIGHT & CHEST FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Heart Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Heart Restaurant on file is from Jul 10, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Heart Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Golden Heart Restaurant.
Has Golden Heart Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Heart Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Heart Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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