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Gobrands

Grocery

1525 W Homer St, Chicago, IL 60642

Logan Square

Jun 15, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Pass

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Gap under receiving door allows pests in; food stored directly on cooler floors.

Key Findings

  • Gap larger than 1/4" under receiving door creates pest entry point; door sweep or barrier needed.
  • Food products stored directly on walk-in cooler and freezer floors instead of required 6 inches minimum.
  • Litter and debris accumulating outside around receiving and waste area.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED GAP LARGER THAN 1/4" UNDERNEATH RECEIVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP OR BARRIER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOODS ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Gobrands has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 18, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 11, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jun 15, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations