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Racine Apartment

1611 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

27cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Golden Diner)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2225421
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024140
2023110
2022140
2021110
2019110
2018100
2017100
2016200
2015120
2014120
2013242
2012120
2011130

Inspections

  1. Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      RUBBER COVING MISSING FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL IN THE ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Sep 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED TRAYS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  3. Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  4. Apr 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

  5. May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  6. Oct 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA , AND A KIT BUT IT IS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Oct 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Aug 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER COMPACTOR ROOM DOOR.

  12. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING IN KITCHEN.

  13. Sep 26, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REACH IN COOLER READING 51.6*F MANAGEMENT COMPANY HAD REPLACED WITH NEW REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME.

  14. Sep 12, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REGULAR NON COMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER NOT KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR READING 54.8*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW, FREEZER READING 41*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 0*F OR BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTER/NOR MANAGER WITH PROOF OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.

  15. Sep 28, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      The west sink is stained from coffee, scrub the sink and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      There is some loose food debris around the stove perimeter, pull out the stove and clean.

  16. Jul 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIED A WEATHER STRIP TO THE SOUTH SIDE DOCK DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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. IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM THE WATER IS TOO HOT AT THE SINK NEEDS TO BE TEMPERED. IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM THE SINK WITH THE ONE FAUCET WILL NOT SHUT OFF IT HAS STEADY DRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.