Garfield Apartments
3700 W CONGRESS BLVD, Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Golden Diner)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2224745
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE DEAD ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM CABINET CLOSES TO WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL AREAS WHERE GARBAGE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN, ON TOP OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE DINING ROOM AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND REMOVE THE FLIES FROM THE DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(HEAVILY STAINED FROM COFFEE), AND CABINET INTERIOR NEAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BESIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF RESIDENTS' DINING ROOM WITH EXPOSED PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE & OFFICE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL IN 1ST FL.UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT ,BOILER ROOM & REAR DOOR., STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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 MAINTENANCE STORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.