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

Wild Goose Bar And Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 24 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wild Goose Bar And Grill last inspected?

Wild Goose Bar And Grill was last inspected on September 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

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

Wild Goose Bar And Grill has 41 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wild Goose Bar And Grill safe to eat at?

Wild Goose Bar And Grill has a safety score of 24/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Wild Goose Bar And Grill

Name: Wild Goose Bar And Grill
Address: 4600-4602 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 24

4600-4602 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Lincoln Square

Ranked #350 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Sep 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-76

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

11 basic

Sep

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High11 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES MEAL IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE "GRILL AND SAUTE" TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER.MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO TALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF TWO METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED, CRACKED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.-----BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE UNDER MATTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST STORE IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA OF THE BASEMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE DRY FOODS, TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND AT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR POTATOES AND STORED ITEMS IN COOLERS.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15--OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INCLUDING LARGE GAP OPENING ON DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203.13-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED TAP BEER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINLINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN..
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WITH CHIPPED ROCK DEBRIS FALLING OFF,AND NOTICEABLE OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUSTS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

3 High3 Med10 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

30/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES THE (2) 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.9F-48.9F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND ON CORNER FLOOR INSIDE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM OTHER SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INCLUDING LARGE GAP OPENING ON DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TAP BEER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINLINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN..
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT OLD BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,UNUSED BROKEN ICE MACHINE,OLD EXPIRED KEG COOLERS,BROKEN EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WITH CHIPPED ROCK DEBRIS FALLING OFF,AND NOTICEABLE OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUSTS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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