SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1365-67 W ERIE ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 27, 2025 · passed

6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WEATHER STRIPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT FLICKERING AND DIM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTS.

MAR 5
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

FEB 26
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE CEILING. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE BEER COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

MAY 9
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 15
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTURCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING OR PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES AND LEAKING WATER AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 29
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, USING DUMP SINK FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, USING DUMP SINK FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

OCT 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, NEAR COOK LINE AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT EXPOSE HAND SINK, NEAR DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP, IS REQUIRED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, TOMATOES, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD, BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE MACHINE, AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, ON 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD LOCATED AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, IN DISH PIT AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND/OR SEAL AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL STATION, IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

JAN 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 1
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, (0PPM OF CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA (1365 SIDE)WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS OF BOTH BASEMENTS AND IN THE PREP AREA. MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE BASEMENTS. -INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA(1367 SIDE). MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS (REMOVE RUST, DIRT/DUST) IN THE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. -MUST FIX THE DAMAGED FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

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