Dickens/burling Apartment
2111 N HALSTED, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Golden Diner)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2225294
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 15, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Severity not stated
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Apr 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND LUNCH BOXES STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, THE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES(5 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 48F, 49.6F, AND 49.8F.CHICKPEAS SALAD(6 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION TEMPERATURE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S COAT STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED STAFF AREAS NOT IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 25, 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
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE HOOD. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE WALL VENT IN THE DINING ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,SOUP,CANTALOUPE,ETC).MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HEATING WALL BASE VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STUFFED CABBAGE,WAX BEANS,DICED PEARS,MILK,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 FRONT ENTRY AND DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR WITH A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR WALL CABINETS AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,ROLLING CART.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN,HOLE IN WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATOR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING STATION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BASEBOARD ON WALL IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 10, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 3, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, SIDE GARBAGE DOOR AND BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND MIDDLE BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must clean in detail the walls in the prep area/kitchen with food splashed and maintain.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 2, 2013 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
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDERNEATH KITCHEN CABINETS.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.