Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Goose Island Beer Company

1221 W Blackhawk St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Goose Island Beer Company last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 4, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Goose Island Beer Company ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 20, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS NEAR SPRAYER, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA FLYING AROUND AND ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND STORD CONTAINERS AND RESTING ON TOP OF BAR TOP COUNTER AND PIPING, ON SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSWARE IS STORED AND DINNG AREA ON TABLE PREROLLED SILVERWARE.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WIRED SHELVING UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils