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The Goddess And Grocer: health inspection history

1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address
1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jan 21, 2026
License number
2196728
Latest inspection
Jan 21, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
10 inspections, Aug 13, 2021 to Jan 21, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 25 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jan 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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 & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Jan 12, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING OR RINSING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE @ 150F AT THIS TIME. NOTED WASH TEMPERATURE @117F. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SAID DISH MACHINE TO REQUIRED WASH (150F) AND FINAL RINSE (180F) TO ENSURE PROPER WASH AND RINSE OF KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ITEM TAGGED AND HELD…
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED POTATOES, 2 LBS BRUSSELL SPROUTS, 4 LBS PREPARED TUNA SALAD STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND HALF QUART OF OPENED OAT MILK STORED IN DAIRY COOLER IN COFFEE PREP. TEMPERATURE NOTED AT THIS TIME RANGED BETWEEN 48F-57F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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 & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET 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.

Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 9, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-18-24 INSPECTION# 2592975.VIOLATION 51.FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.VIOLATION 55.FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED VIOLATIONS.

Apr 18, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Aug 22, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 15, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 50F, STEAK AT 46F, SAMOSAS AT 44F, CHEESE AT 46F, FISH AT 48F, SAUSAGE AT 47F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 44-50F, TURKEY AT 47F, GUACAMOLE AT 49F, AND DELI MEATS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.…
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (GRILLED VEGETABLES, LAMB MEATBALLS, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND USE OR DISCARD ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITHIN THE 7 DAYS MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 17 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OUTSIDE OF THE ELEVATOR DOORWAY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569948 ON 1/19/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 19, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- FETA CHEESE AT 48.0 F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.0 F, PRESSED JUICES WITH MUST REFRIGERATE ON LABELS HELD AT 51.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOUND SAID TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE JUICE COOLER AND SALAD COOLER, HOWEVER SALAD COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 37.9 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION…
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: FOUND JUICE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND PRESSED JUICES WHICH ARE LABELED TO BE REFRIGERATED INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRIANING CERTIFICATE.

Aug 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 13, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO TEST THE WATER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.