What is Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation's health inspection score?

Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation 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 Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation last inspected?

Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation have?

Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation safe to eat at?

Yes, Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation

Name: Golden Grain Bakery And Donuts Corporation
Address: 3342 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 95

3342 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #46 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 1/2 FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BLACK BEANS,CHICKEN,RICE,TUNA ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNUSED COFFEE EQUIPMENTS,MILK CRATES,BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ETC FROM THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN FOIL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 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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