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Paul G. Stewart

400 E 41ST ST, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County

39cited violations
0serious tier
19inspections
9tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Golden Diner)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2275648
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025120
2024110
2023110
2022110
2021110
2019110
2018160
2017230
2016110
2015100
2014240
2013140
2012150
2011140
2010250

Inspections

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  3. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE DINER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  5. Sep 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAUCETS AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR FAUCET.

  6. May 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DINING ROOM; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  7. Jun 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIRED BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

  8. Jul 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINK; FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE CABINET AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Sep 22, 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

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED NO SOAP IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-29-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

  11. Aug 29, 2016 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  12. Nov 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Oct 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.

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

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

      MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SO THAT SHELVES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL HOLE IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SOME CHIPPED PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL AT THE END OF THE SERVING LINE INSIDE KITCHEN WHERE HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE SET UP; REPAINT WALL.

  15. May 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT SERVING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL AT SERVING LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Mar 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR HOLE ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEBOARD IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET & REMOVE DEBRIS. (STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ATTACHED LIBRARY)

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR SOUTH WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.

  17. Jan 14, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

      Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS SPILLED FROM BAIT STATION LOCATED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOLDEN DINER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC ITEMS ENCLOSED IN BAIT STATION. MAINTAINANCE MAN REMOVED SPILLED POISON AT THIS TIME AND SANIZITIZED SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES IS A GOLDEN DINER.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/12/10 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ISSUED FOR INSPECTION 01/14/11 POSTED BY SANITARIAN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER HAND WASH SINK, CLEAN DRAIN INSIDE HAND WASH SINK, AND CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AREA.

    • 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGE IN DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. REPAIR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

  18. Nov 12, 2010 Short Form Complaint · 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TO GOLDEN DINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER

  19. Aug 31, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      TWO DISH MACHINES NOT WORKING OR EMPLOYEES NOT SURE HOW TO WORK THEM. SERVICE BOTH DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WARMER AND 2 DOOR COOLER.

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.