What is Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant's health inspection score?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant have?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant has 33 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant safe to eat at?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant serve?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Name: Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Address: 2459 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 81

2459 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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Chinese•Near West Side

Ranked #123 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.3

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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.

Location

2459 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE SMALL CLEAR CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS OF THE UNIT OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF WATER. WATER VALVE BELOW SINK IS USED TO STOP TRICKLING WATER COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN BE OPERATED BY KNOBS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TWO OF THE THREE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE. FOUND BINS AND METAL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SINKS CLEAR AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ITEMS WERE REMOVED ONCE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED WHEN NOTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE SMALL CLEAR CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS OF THE UNIT OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF WATER. WATER VALVE BELOW SINK IS USED TO STOP TRICKLING WATER COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN BE OPERATED BY KNOBS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/08/2025, REPORT #2621965 #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #53: 6-501.18: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM. #55: 6-501.12: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND COBB WEBBING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.18 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND COBB WEBBS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COOLERS, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, BEHIND THE SMOKER UNIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WASHROOM AND ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588448 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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