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Golden Hook Fish, Chicken

5215 W Chicago Ave Bldg E2, Chicago 60651 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Oct 17, 2025

30

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

10

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 17, 2025

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF, THE WHEELS, AND THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRYER OIL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10/10/2025, REPORT #2625219. SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED UNDER PILES ON PAPER AND NOT ABLE TO BE SEEN. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 17, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 10, 2025CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 12, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 9, 2024CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 7, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 29, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 16, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 24, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 17, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 10, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 16, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 8, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 30, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 10, 2018ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 2, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 2, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 27, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 20, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 19, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 14, 2014Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 16, 2014ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 30, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 30, 2013Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 22, 2013ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 13, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 6, 2013CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 23, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 16, 2012ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 11, 2011CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 20, 2010LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)

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 Hook Fish, Chicken — questions

Did Golden Hook Fish, Chicken pass its last health inspection?
Golden Hook Fish, Chicken at 5215 W Chicago Ave Bldg E2 was inspected on Oct 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 10 times.
What violations were cited at Golden Hook Fish, Chicken?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF, THE WHEELS, AND TH
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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