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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Golden Apple Restaurant

2971 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 3, 2026

30

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 3, 2026

  1. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY BREAST AT 52.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEAN, COOKED MEATLOAF, SOUPS, MASHED POTATOES, VARIETY OF HOMEMADE GRAVY'S AND SAUCES, DICED HAM, SLICED HAM, GRILLED ONIONS, COOKED PASTA, ROASTED 1/2 CHICKENS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 200 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2900.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
  3. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED / FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
  5. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 3, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2014ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2011Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Golden Apple Restaurant — questions

Did Golden Apple Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
Golden Apple Restaurant at 2971 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Jun 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Golden Apple Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY BREAST AT 52.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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