Golden Palace
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Golden Palace appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE GLASS DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Apr 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/8/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS WITH WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOUBLE GLASS DOORS, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING FROM PREP AREA AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER LEFT CORNER AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT HALLWAY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATELY SIZED STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN BETWEEN LOWER WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY, STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR AND STORAGE ROOM WITH TABLE AND CHAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13: MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 18, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITZER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE (COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MISSING PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE FOR NEW D/B/A. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN, (SERVICE REPORTS, PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITZER TO BE USED ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND ORGANIZED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WINDOW BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD NOT PROTECTED, BIRD NESTING MATERIAL IN WINDOW GRATES. ALSO EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR WINDOWS AND DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO OBTAIN COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Palace on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Palace?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Palace.
Has Golden Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Palace have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Palace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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