SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUCK DUCK GOAT.

EAT. 85/100

851-857 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 30, 2025 · passed

10 of 12 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AT DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF THIS AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER IN TO-GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN 1 OF 6 CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS AND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED AT SAUSAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

MAR 9
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 4
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE BUTCHER PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT FROM ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED BY "DEMOS FRUIT FLY GUY" WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDE ALL CONTENT PRESCRIBED IN THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THEY ARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ... COPY OF PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER ,WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,ETC. PER MANAGER, SERVICE IS PROVIDED FROM SAID PEST CONTROL PROVIDER WEEKLY FOR SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE BUTCHER PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN, DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FANS GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVE OF PREP TABLE IN TO-GO PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN TO-GO PREP AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR (BROOMS), AND REMOVE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEM FROM BUTCHER MEAT ROOM.

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN GUARDS INSIDE MEAT PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

HOLE IN TILE ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ATTACHED TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

JAN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF BIG ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED WITH RESTAURANT ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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