Go Grocer

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 22, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain clean up procedures and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for proper air drying of food equipment and utensils.

     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 debris on floor and ledges along walls and corners in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive shelving along walls and corners near reach-in coolers on sales area. Instructed manager to remove all shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace all missing light shields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted, copies not acceptable. Instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Nov 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the mop sink with a slow drain. Must repair and miantian. Also noted leaks at the 3 comp sink sprayer.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Nov 7, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

4. Dec 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter stored on floor in rear storage closet area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 31, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the prep sink in the prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer on site for internal temperature taking of tcs foods. Instructed manager to obtain metal stem thermometers and maintain on site.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no receptacle in the toilet room. Instructed manager to provide a receptacle with a lid for the toilet room and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned