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Bar Goa

Bar

116 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

River North

Jun 23, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Hoses draining into handwashing sink created cross-contamination risk in food prep area.

Key Findings

  • Two hoses were draining directly into an exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area, creating a backflow and contamination hazard.
  • Paper towel dispenser was improperly placed at a dump sink in the bar instead of at a proper handwashing station.
  • Heavy buildup of dirt, grime, and food debris accumulated under the cook line, rear dish machine, and inside an unused ice bin at the water station.
  • Dust and debris had accumulated heavily on the hood and filters above the oven in the rear prep area, and baseboards were peeling away from walls.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AT DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Violation code #51 โ€” PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Inspection History

Bar Goa has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 23, 2026.

Jun 23, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Jun 16, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
May 27, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.