Pass

Bar Goa

116 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 23, 2026

Bar Goa was last inspected on June 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 23, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispensor at dump sink in bar. Instructed to remove.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 hoses draining into exposed handwashing sink located in front prep area. Instructed to remove or re-reroute hoses so that they drain elsewhere.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt, grime, and food debris on ground underneath cook line, rear dish machine, and inside unused ice bin located at water station. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed baseboard peeling away from wall at front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and debris on hood and filters above oven in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispensor at dump sink in bar. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of pink and black slime in interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside 2 door cooler located in front prep area: chicken at 46.8f, fish at 49.6f, and lamb at 48.0f. Management discarded approximately 8lbs of product valued at approximately $45. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips on site for use in low temperature dish machines. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 hoses draining into exposed handwashing sink located in front prep area. Instructed to remove or re-reroute hoses so that they drain elsewhere.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine at bar. Instructed to remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt, grime, and food debris on ground underneath cook line, rear dish machine, and inside unused ice bin located at water station. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboard peeling away from wall at front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and debris on hood and filters above oven in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2598405 dated 7/31/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found 40 lbs of lintel soup held in walk-in cooler at 57.9f, soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before, Instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. soup discarded valued at $100.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film noted on upper interior panel.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certificate for food service manager in facility, Instructed manager to obtain and post. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Seasonings in dry storage area is not properly labeled. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair torn door gasket on walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water in handwashing sinks in both mens & womens toilet rooms in the basement. Instructed to contact building to have hot water serviced and restored at a minimum of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must post handwashing signage at all hand washing sink in food prep and bar areas, instred to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly, final rinse not reaching the minimum 180f, instructed to have machine serviced. Priority violation 7-38-025 no violation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive water coming from the wall in the ladies toilet room in the basement, when water is turned on in the hand sinks. Instructed to contact building facilities to have problem repaired. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book onsite, instructed to contact pest control for log book and their idph license information. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair torn door gasket on walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink in rear dish area, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear prep, instructed to replace light and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.