Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
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Score
Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSID WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN GOOD TIMES KITCHEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNT IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, BEANS RICE PORK RIBS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2605971 ON 11/05/24. #47. OBSERVED ELEVATED SHELF MADE WITH 2X4's (RAW AND UNFINISHED WOOD) BELOW THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AT THE TACO PROS COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELF OR SEAL ANY UNFINISHED WOOD. #57 OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND MAINTIAN CERTIFICATION ON SITE, AND COMPLETE TRAINING FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSID WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN GOOD TIMES KITCHEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMNT IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN TACO PROS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN LOCATED IN FRONT MAIN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES AND USE APPROVE SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
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Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INDINIVUAL WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 - OBSERVED ELEVATED SHELF MADE WITH 2X4's (RAW AND UNFINISHED WOOD) BELOW THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AT THE TACO PROS COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELF OR SEAL ANY UNFINISHED WOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND MAINTIAN CERTIFICATION ON SITE, AND COMPLETE TRAINING FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Oct 28, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO COMPLETED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/21/2024, REPORT #2594982: #56) 6-304.11 - NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION LOCATED IN THE FAMILY AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH. #58) 2-102.13 - PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS (CUTTING BOARDS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND THE OVENS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLER SERVICE ITEMS (PIZZA BOXES AND CONTAINERS) STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LARGE OVEN IN THE CENTER PREPARATION AREA OF GOOD TIMES KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELEVATED SHELF MADE WITH 2X4's (RAW AND UNFINISHED WOOD) BELOW THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AT THE TACO PROS COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELF OR SEAL ANY UNFINISHED WOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE FAMILY BATHROOM LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL FEMALE AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN A MOP BUCKET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND MAINTIAN CERTIFICATION ON SITE, AND COMPLETE TRAINING FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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May 21, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS GRILL LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION LOCATED IN THE FAMILY AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros.
Has Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goodtimes Brewery & Taco Pros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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