The Goddess and Grocer
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
THE GODDESS AND GROCER, located at 1649 N Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleanliness and maintenance of physical facilities and food contact surfaces. Across 21 recorded inspections, THE GODDESS AND GROCER has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jun 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jun 19, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
33
Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
20
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
May 30, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 25, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 17, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER BETWEEN HANDSINK LOCATED IN COFE PREP NEXT TO CUPS, LIDS, OTHER BEVERAGE PREP UTENSILS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH DRY STORAGE ON 1ST/ 2ND FLOOR, FRONT PREP BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN PLACE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET (2ND FLOOR) INACCESIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED ITEMS IN BOXES, MISCELLANUES ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED IMPROPERLY IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SPACE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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