Go! Grocer
1400 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2671463
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
-
Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE, HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 81F - 83F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Aug 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, HUMMUS) ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
-
Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 100 F. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON REPORT #2562194 DATED 8-16-2022. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
-
Severity not stated
-
Aug 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, HUMMUS) ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
-
Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
-
Severity not stated
-
Oct 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, HUMMUS) ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Sep 3, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, FLOORS, WALLS ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REFUSE CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OR DOCUMENTATION IN LEASE STATING LANDLORD IS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR REMOVAL OF REFUSE FOR FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE SERVICE REMOVAL FOR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FACILITY COUNTERS, SINKS,FLOOR , WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED FACILITY VENTILATION FOR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Aug 29, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/WARE WASHING AREA OF MARKET AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND HAND DRYING AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND CLEANSER/ SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/WARE WASHING AREA OF MARKET AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CONTAMINATION PROTECTION. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
-
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS FOR AMBIENT AIR FLOW TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGH OUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, FLOORS, WALLS ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL RESIDUAL OF CHEMICAL SANITIZERS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER UTILIZED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAIN BOARDS OR SUFFICIENT DRYING SPACE FOR WARES UTILIZED IN FACILITY. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS OBTAIN, INSTALL RACKS/ SHELVES FOR AIR DRYING WARES AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR FOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REFUSE CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OR DOCUMENTATION IN LEASE STATING LANDLORD IS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR REMOVAL OF REFUSE FOR FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE SERVICE REMOVAL FOR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FACILITY COUNTERS, SINKS,FLOOR , WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY WALLS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA/ WARE WASHING AND UTILITY SINK BARE CEMENT, POROUS, NOT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY VENTILATION FOR RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHT IN DISREPAIR ( NON FUNCTIONAL) IN RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
-
Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.