GOLD COAST DOGS

(Also Known As: GOLD COAST DOGS (T3 L4))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🚇 Nearest Transit: O'Hare

License #: 1884293

39
Total Inspections
23
Passed
7
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 12, 2025 Inspection

November 12, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MUFFINS SOLD "TO-GO" IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH TRACE BACK AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2025 Inspection

April 29, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2024 Inspection

December 17, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CON...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2024 Inspection

July 16, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKBY THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE H...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2024 Inspection

May 3, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES 48.7F/49F, HAMBURGERS 48.5F, ASSORTED...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2023 Inspection

May 3, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2023 Inspection

April 26, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS;OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING AND COOKING IMPOSSIBLE BURGERS THEN WEN...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2022 Inspection

June 29, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE POP COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2021 Inspection

October 21, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2021 Inspection

October 13, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE DRAWER COOLER (UNDERNEATH GRILL - AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F) INFRONT PREP/COO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2021 Inspection

April 29, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (ONIONS, SALT ETC).(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2020 Inspection

February 21, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERAT...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2019 Inspection

October 15, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT) PREPACKAGED FOODS (RICE CRISPIES) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. M...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2019 Inspection

September 24, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.7F. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF T...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2019 Inspection

January 10, 2019• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE 7 DAYS FROM PREP/COOKING DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 6, 2018 Inspection

August 6, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2018 Inspection

May 24, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT ALL DOORS TO THE 4 DOOR COOKLINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAIN...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2018 Inspection

May 14, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2017 Inspection

October 19, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the bottom of the steam table to be dirty with cardboard stored underneath. Instructed facility...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2016 Inspection

December 20, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2016 Inspection

September 27, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged food items not labeled. Instructed facility to ensure all prepackaged food items a...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2016 Inspection

September 20, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed foodhandlers putting gloves on without washin...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2015 Inspection

October 16, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FILTER NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN FILTER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2015 Inspection

April 30, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREV...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 30, 2014 Inspection

December 30, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2014 Inspection

August 20, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2014 Inspection

March 20, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2013 Inspection

December 5, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION OF PR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2013 Inspection

May 8, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO C...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2012 Inspection

November 9, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AND RE CAULK ON SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK I...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2012 Inspection

March 29, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2011 Inspection

December 8, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2011 Inspection

July 19, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2010 Inspection

June 28, 2010• Tag Removal• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: next regular inspection(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2010 Inspection

June 23, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. F...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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