RecordWell Data

Garfield Apartments

3700 W CONGRESS BLVD, Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County

21cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
5tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025100
2024100
2023110
2022120
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018270
2017120
2016120
2015100
2014120
2013100
2011100
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jun 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

  2. Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. May 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  5. Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  6. Dec 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Aug 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jul 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  10. Jul 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS.

    • 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.

  11. Aug 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. Jan 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  13. Feb 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Mar 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  15. Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Aug 4, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.