Wild Goose Bar and Grill

Chicago Health Dept

4600-4602 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 20

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE WALL CORNERS NEAR THE PREP COOLER, WALL CORNER AROUND THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER, AND FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER.

SEP 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES MEAL IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE DRY FOODS, TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND AT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR POTATOES AND STORED ITEMS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE "GRILL AND SAUTE" TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER.MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO TALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF TWO METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED, CRACKED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.-----BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE UNDER MATTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST STORE IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 16

2024

PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INCLUDING LARGE GAP OPENING ON DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--OBSERVED TAP BEER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINLINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN..

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WITH CHIPPED ROCK DEBRIS FALLING OFF,AND NOTICEABLE OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUSTS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 29

2024

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES THE (2) 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.9F-48.9F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND ON CORNER FLOOR INSIDE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM OTHER SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INCLUDING LARGE GAP OPENING ON DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TAP BEER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINLINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN..

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT OLD BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,UNUSED BROKEN ICE MACHINE,OLD EXPIRED KEG COOLERS,BROKEN EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WITH CHIPPED ROCK DEBRIS FALLING OFF,AND NOTICEABLE OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUSTS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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