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838 W KINZIE ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2026

Inspection history

SEP 2
2026
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING STRENGTH ON SAID EQUIPMENT BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND FRYERS @55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES, AND 4 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER, ALL BARS PREP AREAS IN SINK BASINS, ON LIQUOR WELLS AND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE SPACE IN HALL WHERE HANDSINK IS LOCATED AND ON SURFACES OF SPEED RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRI0RITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ALL EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY AND OUTDOOR BAR LOCATED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES (COOLING UNITS, CABINETS, SHELVING) IN MAIN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2025
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 17
2024
PASS 3 violations
Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND SANITIZE THE ICE BINS AT THE OUTDOOR PATIO BAR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE SINGLE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 18
2023
PASS · 0 violations
APR 10
2023
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PORK AT 47.5F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.0F, CHICKEN AT 46.1F, AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITESM AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ADA COMPLIANT ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALL DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LIDS SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS SO THAT LIDS CAN SHUT AND CLOSE TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL COVING TO LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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