Goose Island Beer Co.
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2017, Goose Island Beer Co. has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Goose Island Beer Co.'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 23, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Goose Island Beer Co.'s latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S WASHROOM LEFT WASHBOWL AND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.2F IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND 88.5F IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS.A PLUMBER/HANDYMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPLACED HOT WATER VALVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD WALL/FLOOR ALONG PAINTED BRICK WALL IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AT SMALL BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 10, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE OF WALL NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE AROUND COLUMN WITH OPENINGS AT BASE OF COLUMN. CLOSE AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Apr 15, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: AS OF INSPECTION DATE 05/16/19, OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, *1LBS OF CARMELIZED ONIONS, AT $5.00: 05/04 *12.5LBS OF ALL AMERICAN MAYO SAUCE, AT $30.00: 05/07 *7LBS OF STILTON CHEESE MAYO, AT $10.00: 05/04 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DATE MARKED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED OR HELD IN A DESIGNATED/SEPARATE STORAGE AREA, IF STILL IN STORAGE AFTER 7 DAYS OF PRODUCTION/ DISCARD OR CONSUMPTION DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OR SEPARATE READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF PRODUCTION/ DISCARDED OR CONSUMPTION DATES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20.5LBS, $45.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BASIN AT MAIN BAR, ON WILLOW ST. AND MARCEY ST. SIDE OF BAR, BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE BY LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE BEVERAGE PREP WAS OCCURRING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREP/SERVICE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE: 180LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS, $160.00 58LBS OF MOJO PORK, $58.00 10LBS OF BREW HOUSE SAUSAGES, $18.00 14LBS OF POACHED CHICKEN $20.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY EMBARGOED A TOTAL WEIGHT 262LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $256.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER ADJACENT TO EXPO STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SAID MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AT VINTAGE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIRE WOOD USED FOR CHAR GRILL, STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SAID ITEM/S AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 16, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW UP WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WIT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HRS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW LEAK AT THE RPZ HIGHT TEMP DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND DISHWASHING AREA IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100=0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIERED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 28, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHTS IN HOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM DRAINS INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AREA. USE NON TOXIC MATERIALS INSTEAD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND/OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BEHIND MAIN AND VINTAGE BARS, AND REAR OFFICE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. FINISH FLOORING IN FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN FURNACE CLOSET. FINISH WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE OF REAR OFFICE. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT SEATING AREAS. FINISH DOOR TRIM INSIDE PRIVATE DINING ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goose Island Beer Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goose Island Beer Co. on file is from Jun 23, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goose Island Beer Co.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Goose Island Beer Co..
Has Goose Island Beer Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Goose Island Beer Co. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goose Island Beer Co. 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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