Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Go 4 Food Inc.

Name: Go 4 Food Inc.
Address: 212 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL

212 W 23rd St

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Feb 9, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAD NO REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 19, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL COLD HOLIDING UNITS ON SITE.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BIN OF FROZEN SHRIMP UNDER RUNNING WATER IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP FROM MOP SINK BASIN AT THIS TIME.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA, THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLIDN UNITS, AND THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE BASMENT WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 29, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF CLAMS AND OYSTERS LOCATED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN WITH THE CONTAINER OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLSTOCK AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES ONCE CONTAINER WITH SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OUT. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $175 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FRUIT IN THE BASEMENT MISSING THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN AN ADEQUATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT, THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH SPICES STORED IN BETWEEN TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE RED BOX UP TOP NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND THE LEDGES OF THE SPEED RACK STORED NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING FAN AND NEAR BY CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2024 · Original Source