Wild Goose Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
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Score
Wild Goose Bar and Grill has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 14 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wild Goose Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR POTATOES AND STORED ITEMS IN COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF TWO METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST STORE IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA OF THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES MEAL IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE DRY FOODS, TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND AT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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..
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 29, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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..
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wild Goose Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wild Goose Bar and Grill on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wild Goose Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wild Goose Bar and Grill.
Has Wild Goose Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wild Goose Bar and Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wild Goose Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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