G & O.

Chicago Health Dept

459 N OGDEN AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS IN USE WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING DRINKS FOR THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT WHERE NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD PREPARATION CAN BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.

AUG 4

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PAINTED CLAY CUPS USED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MAR 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE DISHWASHING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

DEC 13

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN BASEMENT COOLER, BEHIND FRONT BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE FRYER'S, 3 COMP SINK & GREASE TRAP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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OCT 27

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CLEAN POT & PAN STORAGE RACK STORED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO REMOVE DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP--MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

OCT 6

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

AUG 26

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE POTATO CUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 19

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED HEAVY SLIME BUILDUP AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE POTATO CUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROXIMATELY $40 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $227 SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.4F-56.2F. FOOD WAS EGGS, COOKED BEETS, AU JUS, PORK BELLY, BACON, WHIPPING CREAM, CHEESE, MUSTARD CREAM, GUMBO, LAMB, CRAB, SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL PHF AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, sinks, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation and light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fan in men's and women's toilet room not working properly. Instructed to repair fans.

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