What is Golden Fish's health inspection score?

Golden Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Fish last inspected?

Golden Fish was last inspected on February 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Fish have?

Golden Fish has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Fish safe to eat at?

Yes, Golden Fish has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Golden Fish serve?

Golden Fish serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Golden Fish

Name: Golden Fish
Address: 4457 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 95

4457 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #303 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM THE CEILING, FAN COVERS AND SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AS REQUIRED. MANGER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS AT THE GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN, MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY/LENTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE LABEL ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST MAINTAIN LABELS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER(WALL, CEILING AND FLOORS).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT EITHER MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE ON THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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