Goose Island (t1-b4)
11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2477070
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERFTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSMPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Severity not stated
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May 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SINKS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ONE COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK WITH SLIME ACCUMULATION BEHIND THE BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PREP SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation on the lower portions of cabinets throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor drain below the four compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Observed the low temperature dish machine not sanitizing ( 0ppm chlorine) on final rinse cycle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Tagged held for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation on the lower portions of cabinets throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor drain below the four compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 25, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.