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GOOSE ISLAND Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GOOSE ISLAND (AKA: GOOSE ISLAND (T1 C10)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
October 28, 2019 Complaint License #34159
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE WORNED-OUT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN SHOWED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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