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Golden Crust Pizzeria

September 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: INTERIOR UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM ALL INTERIOR AREAS AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE OR REPLACE.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR ELSEWHERE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BAR DISH MACHINE WITH PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SIDES AND DOOR HANDLE WITH SOME NOTED PEELING. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----METAL SHELVING UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES MUST SEAL. • NOTED DUCT TAPE ON THE BACK SPLASH OF THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED MISSING GROUTING ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. • NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER FLOOR MATTING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REMOVE PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES/SCOOTERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN.----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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