Goose Island (T1 C10)
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Goose Island (T1 C10), the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING,ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOX STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND THE Co2 TANKS ACROSS FROM HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE TALL DISPLAY COOLER IN HALL WAY SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN ALSO, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE WORNED-OUT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND DISPLAY COOLERS IN HALLWAY SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME. -
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May 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PANS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall around the soda boxes and pumps in the rear to be dirty. Also observed the wall/under the ledge at the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the microwave and food debris on the silicone baking mat. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the floor under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup in the exhaust filter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the rear prep area to have dirt buildup on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SOTRAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLLOR UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND BEHIND COOLERS. NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT PROVIDED WITH DRAINLINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINLINES TO PREVENT LIQUID WASTE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOODS HANDLERS.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA LINE WITH DUST AND SYRUP BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/BOTTOM OF PREPACKAGED SANDWICH DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST, WATER AND PINK SLIMY BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR LIGHT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP BY PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) SINK.---------MUST FIX FAUCET NECK LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SANDWICH OPEN DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ONE COMPARTMENT OR DUMP SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES OF PREP COOLER NEAR WINDOW BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED; SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.2F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED COOLER ,MUST CALL SUPERVISOR TURKALY WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED ,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW; IN THIS COOLER FOUND 80 PACKAGES OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF SANDWICHES-HAM,CHICKEN,TURKEY TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 40F TO 42F,DELIVERED 30 MINS AGO,TRANSFERRED FOOD TO ANOTHER COOLER;ALSO FOUND 1 PK /250G OF COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 44.9F WHICH MANAGER DISCARDED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD ABOVE PANINI MACHINE FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR PREP COOLER BELOW PANINI MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE COVER IN ICE BIN IN BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goose Island (T1 C10) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goose Island (T1 C10) on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goose Island (T1 C10)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Goose Island (T1 C10).
Has Goose Island (T1 C10)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goose Island (T1 C10) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goose Island (T1 C10) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Goose Island (T1 C10) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goose Island (T1 C10) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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