GO! GROCER #4

4250 N MARINE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. ComplaintSep 19, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • 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.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • 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.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
2. CanvassMar 26, 2021

   0 infractions

3. CanvassAug 20, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassDec 30, 2019

   0 infractions

5. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 4, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 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.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 26, 2019

   9 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • 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.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 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.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 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.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 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.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
7. CanvassNov 19, 2019

   12 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 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.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 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.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 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.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKIES, FUDGE ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • EXTREMELY LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
8. CanvassAug 24, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DELI AREAS/DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • FOUND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND DECLUTTER.
9. CanvassJul 28, 2016

   0 infractions

10. CanvassSep 11, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES ON PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE PRODUCE COOLER.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 30, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.
12. CanvassAug 20, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA IN BASEMENT/PARKING LOT NOT CLEANED: ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.RUSTY STALE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS CANS AND OTHER ITEMS BEHIND SOUTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS.EXCESSIVE INSECTS ACTIVITIES ON WALLS AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS, ALSO ON STALE WATER(BREEDING AREA).OBSERVED A DIRTY GRAY CONTAINER WITHOUT LID FULL OF SMALL FLIES.TWO CONTAINERS LID NOT CLOSED.A STRONG FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT THE AREA MENTIONED.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN AND KEEP AREA DRY TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62664-17
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE PAPER ON SHELVES USED FOR LINERS, THROUGHOUT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.