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Princeton Apartments Golden Diner

4250 S Princeton, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 7, 2025

18

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 7, 2025

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOORS IN PREP BEHIND CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF CABINETS AND MICROWAVE LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GOLDEN DINER MATERIALS AS WELL AS OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET UPON DINING AREA ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 7, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 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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Princeton Apartments Golden Diner — questions

Did Princeton Apartments Golden Diner pass its last health inspection?
Princeton Apartments Golden Diner at 4250 S Princeton was inspected on Nov 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Princeton Apartments Golden Diner?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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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