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THE GODDESS AND GROCER

1649 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60647

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-21; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-21), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-01-21: Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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