SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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EAT. 96/100

1321 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2025 · passed

12 of 14 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Clean utensil rack next to mop sink, Instructed to install a barrier to prevent splashing from mop sink.

JUL 5
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 9
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX TOIELT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 9
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVE THE MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

DEC 13
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COMPONENTS OF THE SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE REFRIGERATION DOORS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GRIME AND BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EAST BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 21
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS. MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN OR INSIDE THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 12
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLE AND WHEELS, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKS FROM OVER HEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 9
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BARRIER AT PREP AREA ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Water slow draining at three compartment sink. Instructed to reapir to prevent slow drain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints to all food handlers.

FEB 22
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, SOME AREAS CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, MUST ALSO HAVE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT STORING FLAT WARE ON TABLES FACING UP, MUST INVERT AND PROPERLY WRAP SILVER WARE ON TABLES

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS

MAY 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 13
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#164258 8/6/09 #32 SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,CAULK IS MISSING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.#34 FLOOR UNDER 3 PART SINK DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX.#35 WALL BEHIND MIXER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.#40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.#41 STORAGE CLOSET NOT ORGANIZED,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,INETRIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL ALONG PIZZA OVEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL OPENING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,SEAL HOLES ON UPPER WALL OF 3 COMP SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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