JUL 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GOLDEN HEART RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
4210 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 10, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASKING SINKS, MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABLES ON PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH THE DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (*)AND FOOT NOTE, AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FACUET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOLIET, AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 262019FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM (WHERE COOLERS ARE); AND IN 2 FRONT CORNERS OF KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOILET AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE STATION.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE ON PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN (GRILL USED AS A COUNTER/GRILL IS OFF). SAUSAGE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES 88.3F-93.9F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED SAUSAGE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED UNCOOKED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER AT COOK LINE. FOUND EGGS AT 64.2F-66.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL (COLD HOLDING) TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 1 IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SIGN ON DOOR OF MEN'S ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE. OPERATOR STATED TOILET IN DISREPAIR. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE KEY FOR LOCKED RESTROOM DOOR. OBSERVED BLACK TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR FOR HAND SINK FAUCET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE TAPE. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY PLUMBING REPAIRS TO TOILET AND HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 132017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD(RICE) STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINER, IE.ZIP/LOC /BAGGIES. ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CABINET UNDER ICE BIN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DIPPERWELL, AND UNUSED SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR COOKING, DISH, AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND OR RECAULK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE.
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JUN 162016FAILED8 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
FAILED
8 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COUNTERTOP SALAD COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F, AND THE SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 45.7F, CHICKEN AT 46.1F, HAM AT 45.1F, AND RANCH DRESSING AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE 2 CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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