Go! Grocer #4
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2023
64
Score
Go! Grocer #4 has been inspected six times since 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 19, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Go! Grocer #4 is from Sep 19, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Go! Grocer #4's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 47.7F/45.8F, MAC&CHEESE 48.9F, PASTA 45.2F, NOODLES 45.3F, CURRY CHICKEN 47.1F, SOUP 50F, SALADS 50.4F/44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $864.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS THEY ARE SERVICE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISPLAY AREA.MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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64
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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86
Nov 26, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. COLD WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 127F. BUILDING MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE MIXING VALVE AND RESTORE THE COLD WATER AT BOTH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU BOARD AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HANDS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE PREPARING FOODS WHILE THE SINK WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. TO SANITIZE AND RESET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STRIPPED AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER HANDLE IS ABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLAVORED CREAM CHEESES, SOUPS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU BOARD AND DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED SALADS WITH GRAINS/WHEAT AND NUTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Go! Grocer #4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Go! Grocer #4 on file is from Sep 19, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Go! Grocer #4?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Go! Grocer #4.
Has Go! Grocer #4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Go! Grocer #4 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Go! Grocer #4 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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