Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island

930 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island, the earliest from 2015. On Jul 9, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 9, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION (COOKED SAUSAGE, MARINARA SAUCE, CHOPPED SPINACH). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 3 LBS FOOD AND $30 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRONT COOK KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE COFFEE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, SPILLS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT COOK/PREP AREA, THE MIDDLE KITCHEN/PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE REAR WARE WASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 21, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CADINETS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE COFFEE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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86
Oct 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DOOR TRACK AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER/GRILL AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE.
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Nov 20, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 125.1F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, YOGURT AT 44.4F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND CHICKEN AT 44.4F IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 44# OF FOOD WORTH $73. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island on file is from Jul 9, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island.

Has Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eurest Dining — Mars Goose Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.