Golden Teardrops: health inspection history

Jun 8, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. (COOLING UNITS, HIGH BALLER INFUSING MACHINE, LIQUOR WELLS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES Edit Delete
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP/STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN BEVERAGE PREP (1ST FLOOR BAR) NEAR MARGARITS MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SERVICE/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

May 26, 2026 Complaint

• 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CULEBRA FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2ND FLOOR PREPARE BURRITO WITH BARE HANDS SLICING IN TWO PIECES AND PLATED TO BE SERVED TO BE SERVED. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO USE BARIER SUCH AS GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SAID BURRITO WAS DISCARDED VIA PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010.…
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AVIALABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE BAR) 1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS BASEMENT HANDSINK (CULEBRA). INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK FULLY SUPPLIED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... EL PASTOR & CHORIZO STORED IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F-50F TOTALLING 40 LBS COMBINED, 2 LBS PINTO BEAN (54F) AND 2 LBS COOKED CORN (50F) STORED COLD HOLD UNIT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FLYING THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING PREP/ STORAGE AREAS, ON EXTERNAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS AND NEAR FLOOR DRAINS (1ST FLOOR BEVERAGE PREP, EMPLOYEE SERVICE STATION, CULEBRA BAR IN BASMENT, 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 7 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BAR PREP ON ROOF…
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAITNAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. (COOLING UNITS, HIGH BALLER INFUSING MACHINE, LIQUOR WELLS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP/STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN BEVERAGE PREP (1ST FLOOR BAR) NEAR MARGARITS MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SERVICE/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

May 30, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: 2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-202.16: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.17: OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13: OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAS PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

May 28, 2025 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE EGGS WERE COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, DANIEL SNOWDEN, ARRIVED ON SITE…
• 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE, DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID, AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AT 72.5F AND 69.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAVE PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E. DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2590487 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED(55) 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 5, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Feb 26, 2024 Complaint

• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2580690 DATED 8-24-23. VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 24, 2023 Short Form Complaint

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.

Jun 23, 2023 Complaint

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Jul 7, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 29, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning

• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW ONIONS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS FOR A READY-TO-EAT FOOD PRODUCT (PICO DE GALLO SALSA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 61.3F, FISH AT 55.6F, CREMA SAUCE AT 77.1F, PICO DE GALLO AT 55.8F, CUT WATERMELON AT 57F, OCTOPUS AT 48.7F, GROUND BEEF AT 51.1F, AND PASTOR PORK AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (CEVICHE) AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY…
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT WATERMELON AND OCTOPUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
• 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/10/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Aug 3, 2021 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.