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B

Golden Apple Restaurant

2971 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60657

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Elevated
score 52/100
3
inspections on file
14
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-03) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. B
    2026-06-03
    Pass w/ Conditions · Complaint
    • CRITICAL 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY BREAST AT 52.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARIL…
    • CRITICAL 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEAN, COOKED MEATLOAF, SOUPS, MASHED POTATOES, VARIETY OF HOMEMADE GRAVY'S AND SAUCES, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, GRILLED ONIO…
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS OBSER…
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED / FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FL…
  2. A
    2025-06-18
    Pass · Canvass Re-Inspection
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BELOW THE STANDING SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, AND VARIOUS PIECES OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO D…
  3. F
    2025-06-11
    Fail · Canvass
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED WITHIN THE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTE…
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND …
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM. PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECT…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SOILED MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE SHELVES AND BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH STANDING WATER AND FOOD SCRAPS SUCH AS BR…
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON VARIOUS SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSU…
    • CRITICAL 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/28/2024, REPORT #2596702: #51) OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE BELOW WHEN IN USE, CAU…

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.