What is Wild Goose Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Wild Goose Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wild Goose Bar & Grill last inspected?

Wild Goose Bar & Grill was last inspected on March 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wild Goose Bar & Grill have?

Wild Goose Bar & Grill has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wild Goose Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Wild Goose Bar & Grill has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Wild Goose Bar & Grill serve?

Wild Goose Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wild Goose Bar & Grill

Name: Wild Goose Bar & Grill
Address: 4265 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 84

4265 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•North Center

Ranked #242 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4265 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR TAPPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCK TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AND OUTER REAR AREA WITH WITH WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOOR.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR AREA,
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR/POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL THE SAID FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2544973 ISSUED ON 12-02-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SODA, LEMONADE/KIDDIE COCKTAIL AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE WATER, SPARKLING WATER, FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, NON FAT OR 1% DAIRY MILK NO MORE THAN 130 CALORIES PER CONTAINER, NON DAIRY MILK ALTERNATIVES WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE OR JUICE COMBINED WITH WATER OR CARBONATED WATER , WITH NO ADDED SWEETENERS, IN A SERVING SIZE OF NO MORE THAN 8 OUNCES

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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