What is Gold Coast Dogs's health inspection score?

Gold Coast Dogs has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gold Coast Dogs last inspected?

Gold Coast Dogs was last inspected on November 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gold Coast Dogs have?

Gold Coast Dogs has 30 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gold Coast Dogs safe to eat at?

Yes, Gold Coast Dogs has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Gold Coast Dogs serve?

Gold Coast Dogs serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gold Coast Dogs

Name: Gold Coast Dogs
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 86

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/12/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #577 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

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

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection6 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED MUFFINS SOLD "TO-GO" IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH TRACE BACK AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN COFFEE/PIZZA AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CREAM AND PEPPERONI MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 62.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT COFFEE AND PIZZA AREA AT THE STATED IMRPROPER TEMPERATURES: CREAM AT 54.1F AND PEPPERONI AT 55.9F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED MUFFINS SOLD "TO-GO" IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH TRACE BACK AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR SINK AND SURFACE SANITIZER, WHICH WAS BEING USED, ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEST STRIPS ON ISTE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKBY THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.00F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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 SANDWICHES(46.2F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.6F, CHICKEN 46.9F, BEEF, 49.8F, ASSORTED PIZZAS 48.3F, NOODLES 49.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 620 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $7,400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS;OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING AND COOKING IMPOSSIBLE BURGERS THEN WENT ON TO CHANGE GLOVES AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE BREADS FOR MAKING SANDWICHES AND NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.OBSERVED CHICKEN WITH NOODLES AT 47.8F,CUT MELONS AT 50.1F,MILK AT 52.1F,YOGURTS AT 50.1F,CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES AT 48.1 F.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 12#'S OF FOOD WORTH $225.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, AND CEILING IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE POP COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED MUFFINS WITH NO LABELS FOR STANDARD OF IDENTITY. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS OF IDENTITY AND INGREDIENT LIST.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MAKE SURE ALL WIPING CLOTHS ARE IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD. REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

Base deductions−18 pts

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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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