THE GODDESS GOLD COAST.

Chicago Health Dept

1127 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING LID ON RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS WHERE THE COFFEE STAION IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH MISSING COVERS (COVERS ON SITE) INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IF GLASS BREAKS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREAS.

NOV 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY AT 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE CELL PHONE AND PUT GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN-BETWEEN TASKS. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK. FACILITY PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINK.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS RELOCATED TO THE BOTTOM SHELF WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND ON THE PREP COUNTER OF THE COOKLINE AREA; 2LBS RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 58.6F, 1LB OF AND COOKED CHICKEN MEASURED BETWEEN 48-50F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE LABELING ON PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TI INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. ALL PREPARED FOODS WAS MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED PREPACKED FOODS SUCH AS GREENBEAN CASSEROL, TURKEY, GRAVY, MASHED POTATOES, SOUP, WITH EXPIRATION DATE OF 11.25.23 WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DISCARDED. MANAGER STATED THAT FOODS ARE DONATED BUT DISCARDED ALL ITEMS WHILE ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 45LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF OVER $150 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DELI-MEAT AND BACON IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON STOOL NEAR COOKLINE. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED TCS (SOUPS AND YOGURT/FRUIT CUPS) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PASTRY ITEMS IN PASTRY DISAPLY CASE (VARIOUS CAKES) IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. ITEMS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LABELED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SALAD BAR STATION DOES NOT HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD CANNOT PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAIMINATION. SALAD BAR IS CURRENT NOT IN USE FOR THE WORK DAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENTION CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS WHEN IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT ABOVE THE COOKLINE AND FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HEAVILY ACCUMILATED WTIH DUST. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 2

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED;#47 (1)MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (2)FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 20

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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MAR 2

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 4

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE. TCS FOODS; EGGS, WHERE BEING PREPARED ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 54F, ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER; 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD, 2 LBS OF GRILLED VEGETABLES, 2 LBS OF COOKED SALMON, AND 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SAMOSA. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VALUED AT $166.50

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WAS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53F, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST REMAIN AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO PROBE THERMOMETERS ONSITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS ONSITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING/WALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE OFFICE AREA IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 14

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9

2020

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PASTA, TUNA, SOUPS CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AND NO FAUCET CONNECTED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND CONNECT FAUCET TO HAND WASHING SINK AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM ANOTHER LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MAY 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BRISKET, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REHEATING CHICKEN AND BRISKET IN WARMING UNIT. CHICKEN AND BRISKET WAS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 109F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. . FOODHANDLER EXPLAINS THAT FOOD IS REHEATED EVERYDAY IN SAID FOOD WARMING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD TO A TEMPERATURE OF 165 F WITHIN 2 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN, BRISKET) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 109 F. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN SALAD, CHICKEN PARM, GRILLED CHICKEN , BOILED EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE SALAD BAR AND PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F-47 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, 20 LBS COST OF ALL FOODS $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

JUL 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PASTY ITEMS, COOKIES, CAKES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LABEL SHALL INCLUDED COMMON NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, QUANTITY, MANUFACTURER, LISTED ALLEGES, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHOPPED AND CRACKED PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY ABOVE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 14

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AT 48.8F, COOLER IS USED TO HOLD PERISHABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.3F, 1 LB OF LIQUID EGGS AT 48.5F, 4 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 49.4, ALL FOODS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40 OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

Minor Sanitation

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.

APR 4

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP INSIDE THE RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN/BROKEN FLOOR COVERING AT THE STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMP DISH WASHING SINK WARPED AND BUCKLED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT,NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF THE MANUFACTURER,NET CONTENTS OF PACKAGE,A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

APR 27

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA,CHICKEN,TUNA, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT,NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF THE MANUFACTURER,NET CONTENTS OF PACKAGE,A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE STOPPER LEVER ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FISH, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOL CASE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAY 5

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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