Itoko / GG'S Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 13, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. May 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (63f), instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on site and now all sinks are maintained between 102f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     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 the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside cold holding unit to be improper: shelled eggs at 86.0f, hamburgers at 45.0f, sliced chicken at 48.6f, tuna at 48.7f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $200.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Found no records of temperature control for approved haccp for cooking, cooling and rop. Found haacp logs not being utilized for all vacuum sealed food items on-site. All vacuum-sealed food items are being tagged at this time. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in all 3 restaurants in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed manual can opener in little goat prep area to be encrusted in food debris instructed to detail clean or replace blade and maintain at all times

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. At gg's chicken shop 2nd flloor dish area. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in basement dry storage area. Instructed to seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 28, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Note orange and white wiping cloths on various prep surfaces and cutting boards in kitchen and front service area. Instructed to provide and hold wiping cloths in buckets with saniziter in between use to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board at prep cooler in kitchen with stained. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize and maintain or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site at all times

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jan 30, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

5. Aug 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up near lid inside center ice machine in basement. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage bins, boxes of vegetables, and other food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer in basement storage that is shared by all 3 restaurants. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on the floor under the fryer equipment in the "itoko" middle preparation area. Observed the floor under the high heat dish machine in "little goat diner" dish washing area to be heavily soiled with food debris build up and spillage. Isntructed managers to detail clean both areas and maintain free of excessive build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 7, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. May 30, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink is required at serving station at second floor dining area. Room is set up with tables and chairs.dishes,utensils and glasses are stored on top table at south wall of dining area. Must install hand washing sink supplied with hand soap and disposable towels or handdrying device. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: We observed uncovered chocolate dessert stored on shelf under raw pork shoulder and raw ground beef,inside the walk-in cooler. Also observed cleaned and prepped mushrooms on metal sheets under active leaking pipe from condenser unit. Products mentioned,are discarded and denatured: 3 pounds of mushroom,value 13 dollars. 15 pounds,chocolate dessert value 79.25 dollars. Food discarded and denatured. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed 3pounds of cooked food stored inside two door reach-in cooler at temp of 47.3 f to 48.9f. No time and temperature log provided nor on site.cold food must maintain temp of 41f or below. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 3 value 17 dollars. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Additional thermometers is needed inside coolers at sushi and prep area,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Due to dripping condensation from condenser unit,instructed to insulate brass pipe inside the walk-in cooler

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: We observed several employees and manager without effective hair restraint in prep areas. Anyone entering in prep area must wear hair restraint.employee with beards must wear beard restraint

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and glasses not protected from oputside envirement at patio area.utensils must be covered, rolled up to napkins/linen or kepted inside the premises,glasses must be inverted or both items given to customer as needed. Filled water bottles must have a cap/lid if stored outside.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler in basement, pipe is leaking.instructed to repair issue.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. May 23, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the dishroom handling dirty dishes/glasses and put them thru the high temp dish machine (rinsed his hands with water spray) and without proper hand washing handled and stored clean dishes. Must wash hands only at handwashing sink. Must wash hands every possible contamination. Manager corrected the issue priority foundation citation :7-38-010,citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with bare hands piking up a donut and served to customer after handling invoices and cash registrer. No bare hand contact with rte foods. Instructed to must use single use food tissues,utensils,tongs or glove hands. Manager resolved issue. Priority violation:7-38-005(a),citation issued

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cook with beard and without a beard restraint and without hair restraint. Effective hair restraint is required from anyone entering prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

10. Feb 16, 2023 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations