What is Golden Crust Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Golden Crust Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 Crust Pizzeria last inspected?

Golden Crust Pizzeria was last inspected on October 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Crust Pizzeria have?

Golden Crust Pizzeria has 47 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Crust Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Golden Crust Pizzeria has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Golden Crust Pizzeria

Name: Golden Crust Pizzeria
Address: 4620 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 80

4620 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #212 of 450 in Lincoln Square

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--- LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM ALL INTERIOR AREAS AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR ELSEWHERE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BAR DISH MACHINE WITH PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SIDES AND DOOR HANDLE WITH SOME NOTED PEELING. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----METAL SHELVING UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES MUST SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES/SCOOTERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN.----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER FLOOR MATTING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REMOVE PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DUCT TAPE ON THE BACK SPLASH OF THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED MISSING GROUTING ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−35 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med7 Basic

11 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE KITCHEN HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN ALSO,THE TOP OF THE LARGE KITCHEN PIZZA OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE, UPON ARRIVAL, WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS (COLESLAW, PIZZA, CHEESE, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IN BETWEN THE PIPES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOTDOG, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IN BETWEN THE PIPES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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