NOV 17
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1177 N ELSTON AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 17, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, a dark film noted at bottom panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.
OCT 22024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK AT THE ROOFTOP BAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEP 272023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OUTDOOR BAR ON ROOFTOP PATIO UNABLE TO BE ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BAR SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED AGAINST INCLIMATE WEATHER, PESTS, ETC.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLAY COCKTAIL CUPS AT BAR WITHOUT FOOD SAFE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN FACILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON CEILING OF ROOFTOP PATIO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SEP 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 48.2F, CHICKEN 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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JUL 282021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OCTOPUS AT 12.5LBS, LOBSTER AT 9.3 LBS, AND SHRIMP AT 17 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.4F - 49.5F, SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED IN REACH COOLER LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED STEAK AND RAW CEVICHE ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 40 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINNING AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR, ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN 2X4'S POSITIONED UNDER THE LEGS OF THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED IN THE SHED AND BEHIND THE BAR ON THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT SHELVING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
AUG 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANELS TO THE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND LARGE POTS/UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE UTENSILS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN ALL.
AUG 112016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532753 DATED 4/09/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. 34-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. 35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED. EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. DAMAGED, PEELING CEILING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. -NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION. BAR MUST BE ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED WITH SOLID, DURABLE AND WASHABLE WALLS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS, VERMIN AND CONTAMINATING ELEMENTS DURING NON-OPERATING HOURS AND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. 37-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE SAME WASHROOM. 41-ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE SHED MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND LARGE POTS/UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE UTENSILS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN ALL.
APR 92015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED. EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. DAMAGED, PEELING CEILING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION. BAR MUST BE ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED WITH SOLID, DURABLE AND WASHABLE WALLS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS, VERMIN AND CONTAMINATING ELEMENTS DURING NON-OPERATING HOURS AND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE KITCHEN WASHROOM DOOR. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE SAME WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN COLD/HOT HANDLE ON WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE SHED MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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