What is The Goddess And Grocer's health inspection score?

The Goddess And Grocer has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Goddess And Grocer last inspected?

The Goddess And Grocer was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Goddess And Grocer have?

The Goddess And Grocer has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Goddess And Grocer safe to eat at?

Yes, The Goddess And Grocer has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Goddess And Grocer serve?

The Goddess And Grocer serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Goddess And Grocer

Name: The Goddess And Grocer
Address: 1649 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 87

1649 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #232 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1649 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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 FOR INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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 FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 45 LBS, VALUED AT $206.00.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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