THE GODDESS AND GROCER.

Chicago Health Dept

1649 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

PASS · 0 violations

APR 9

2025

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

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AUG 22

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 15

2023

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 13

2021

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

JUN 12

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.4F AND DELI MEAT AT 44.1F INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GAZPACHO AT 48.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# AND 4 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $275. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, ENTREES AND DESSERTS) WITHOUT A LABEL PROVIDING THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET CONTENTS, INGREDIENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE SANDWICH COOLER WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY LIME AND SCALE BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DELIME THE DISH MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE AND SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

JUN 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND 2ND FL. REAR AND PATIO DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC LONG HANDLE SPOONS AT GELATO FREEZER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DISPLAY UNITS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,OVEN,FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOPS IN DELI AREA & COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN FRONT COFFEE/GELATO AREA.OBSERVED COFFEE BEING DUMPED INTO HAND SINK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DELI AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR PREP AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET 1ST FL. AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUN 17

2019

FAIL 22 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED (TUNA SALAD,CHICKEN,TURKEY,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND DELI DISPLAY UNITS SUCH AS 7LBS. JACKFRUIT 46.9F,12LBS.SLICED TURKEY 44.8F,45.0F,45.1F,45.3F.1LB. QUINOA 44.6F,2LBS. SLICED CORNED BEEF 44.6F,15LBS. EGG SALAD 44.6F-50.7F,7.5LBS. TUNA SALAD 47.8F-49.3F.10LBS. CHICKEN SALAD 46.4F-50.2F.20LBS. PASTA SALAD 46.6F-45.9F.2.5LBS. CORN SALAD 46.9F.6LB. CUT CHICKEN 45.7F-45.3F,20LBS. WHOLE TURKEYS 44.2F-44.6F DATED 6/13.4LBS. ZUCCHININ SALAD 46.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.107LBS.$380.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND 2ND FL. REAR AND PATIO DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC LONG HANDLE SPOONS AT GELATO FREEZER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DISPLAY UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,OVEN,FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOPS IN DELI AREA & COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN FRONT COFFEE/GELATO AREA.OBSERVED COFFEE BEING DUMPED INTO HAND SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DELI AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR PREP AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET 1ST FL. AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON 2ND FLOOR REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. MUST INSTALLED A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 30

2017

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, CHILI, CHICKEN, SALMON, SALADS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/25/17 REPORT#1947075, (32)NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP LINE (COUNTER USED ASPREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON 2ND FLOOR REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. MUST INSTALLED A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 25

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 67.3F, LIQUID EGGS 48.7F, VEGGIE BURGERS 58.6F, CHICKEN 45.1F,TURKEY BURGERS 46.7F, CHEESE 46.3F, CHICKEN 44.3F, BOILED EGGS 44.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 97 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $87.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TWO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BUSS PANS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SALADS, SEAFOODS, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS AT THE SALAD BAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP LINE (COUNTER USED AS PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILING OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 7

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PRE AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

JUN 8

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

MAY 29

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Serious Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/26/14, REPORT#1408276 (30) FOUND PREPACKAKED FOOD ITEMS(YOGURT, FRUIT PARAFAITS, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER LABELS INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPAGED FOO0DS WITH NAME, ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCED, MAJOR INGREDIENTS AND DATE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR /WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT ON 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

NOV 26

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON ARRIVAL NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT 8:15AM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, PASTA, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON SITE EITHER. JAMES GRAY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:15AM WITH HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (YOGURT, FRUIT PARFAITS, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME, ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCED, MAJOR INGREDIENTS/ALLERGENS, AND DATE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EASTERN MOST EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls, ceilings that had gaps, holes in mop sink closet(2nd floor), electrical room shall be repaired/sealed.

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