Golden Palace

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Inspections

1. Apr 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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.

2. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     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

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATELY SIZED STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP STORED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

3. Jun 25, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-203.13: MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

4. Jun 18, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NO SANITZER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE (COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITZER TO BE USED ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MISSING SERVICE/UTILITY SINK FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSING MOP WATER. INSTD TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO OBTAIN COVERS AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND ORGANIZED

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

5. Jun 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGERS.

6. Dec 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOIEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT SINKS

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     EXIT DOOR IN BANQUET HALL AND IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS

7. Dec 22, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Dec 15, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • 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

     OVER 30 MICE DROPPINSG NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH PROOF OF SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12/17/14 REPORT 1513153 NOT CORRECTED: 38- OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. THERE IS ONLY ONE COLD WATER FAUCET. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MUST CONTAIN A BACKFLOW DEVICE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

9. Dec 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONTAINING RUST AND UNCLEAN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MAINTAIN OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS AT BAR CONTAIN HEAVY RUST ON BOTTOM. ALL RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED. BOTTOM OF COOLERS MUST BE RESTORED TO A RUST FREE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS SANITIARY AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BAR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. THERE IS ONLY ONE COLD WATER FAUCET. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MUST CONTAIN A BACKFLOW DEVICE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS INORDER TO UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSES DISHES AND UTENSILS.

10. Dec 17, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. OBSERVED WEST DOORS WITHIN BANQUET ROOM LEADING TO OUTSIDE AND WEST DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE FROM KITCHEN NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 GAP AT BASE. ALL DORRS NEED TO BE RODENTPROOF AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES CONTAINING EXTERMINATION CONTRACT, REPORTS AND BUSSINESS LICENSE OF EXTERMINATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR HAS FAUCET THAT DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SO THAT ALL GLASSES EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURROUNDING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. RAW WOOD CONTAINS BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. WOOD MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND PAINTED AND SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONTAINING RUST AND UNCLEAN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS AT BAR CONTAIN HEAVY RUST ON BOTTOM. ALL RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED. BOTTOM OF COOLERS MUST BE RESTORED TO A RUST FREE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS SANITIARY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BAR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SODA GUNS AT BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. THERE IS ONLY ONE COLD WATER FAUCET. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MUST CONTAIN A BACKFLOW DEVICE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.