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Dubuque Health Inspection: The Goose Cited with 2 Violations

Oct 7, 2026, 1:50 PM•Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque Health Inspection: THE GOOSE Cited with 2 Violations
🍽️ OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

On September 29, 2026, state food safety specialists from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducted a Routine of THE GOOSE located at 920 Main ST Dubuque, IA 52001. A total of 2 violations were documented.

📅 Inspection Date: September 29, 2026 📍 Address: 920 Main ST Dubuque, IA 52001 ⚠️ Violations Recorded: 2 🔍 Type: Routine 📞 Phone: 563-239-9429

📋 Inspector Observations & Violations

Violation Code: 3-501.16(A)(2) Health Violation
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: Prep refrigerator was running warm at inspection. American cheese measured 55.1 degrees F, Swiss cheese measured 56.6 degrees F, and pepper jack cheese measured 56.2 degrees F. In top of refrigerator. Bottom of prep refrigerator measured 46.4 degrees F. Corrected at inspection by discarding all temperature controlled for safety foods.
Violation Code: 3-501.17 Health Violation
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: American cheese and pepper jack cheese not date-marked when opened. Corrected at inspection by discarding.
About Public Food Safety Records: Food inspections represent an official snapshot of conditions at the time of inspection conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Food Safety Bureau) and local partner health divisions. Violations are frequently corrected immediately on-site prior to the inspector leaving. Official inspection records and past history are publicly accessible on the state portal at iowa.safefoodinspection.com.