THE GODDESS LINCOLN PARK.
2222 N ELSTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 292014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER FOR THE CATERING AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS ABOVE THE EXPOSED AHND SINK IN THE CATERING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTR DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
SEP 222014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT AREAS. TUNA SALAD AT 47.9F IN PREP COOLER, RAW CHICKEN ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 48.9F-53.0F, CUSCUS AT 59.4F IN THE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. CUTATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00, TOTAL 45 LBS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199104 DATED 9/23/13. #34- METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER BUCKLES,IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#35-MISSING BASEBOARDS/COVING UNDER DISH ROOM, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIUOS 7-42-090.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER FOR CATERING AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS ABOVE THE EXPOSED AHND SINK IN THE CATERING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTR DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
SEP 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BUCKLED, IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM.
SEP 132013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL DRAIN FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT WITH THE MAJORITY BEING AT THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE, AT THE TOGO CONTAINER STORAGE, IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE REAR LINEN/TRASH CANS STORAGE, IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER. ONE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER ON 9-10-13. LAST SERVICE ON 8-13-13. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE AS OFTEN AS NEEDED FOR DRAIN FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS AND CLEAN ALL POSSIBLE BREEDING AREAS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BUCKLED, IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL AT ENTRANCE/EXIT TO LINEN STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAP/HOLE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM.
APR 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ie: GAS STOVE, MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION.
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MAR 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT 49.6F AND 52.3F WITH FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AT 45.8F AND ROASTED PEPPERS AT 66.2F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED @312-746-5426 OR FAX REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ROASTED PEPPERS AT 66.2F AND 61.8F, 1 GL. SALSA AT 61.8F, 6 PT'S. HUMMUS AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET WITH WATER TANKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR NEXT TO COOLERS IN SMALL PREP AREA BEHIND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ie: GAS STOVE, MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS AND TALL REACH-IN THREE DOOR COOLER.
WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA, FAN COVERS AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DELI CASE COOLERS AND MICROWAVES IN CAFE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS.
SEP 262012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN AT 48.7F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.9F, BLUE CHEESE AT 56.1F, EGG SALAD AT 44.6F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE CAFE PREP AREA AND COMMISSARY PREP AREAS. 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1229662 ON 6/15/12 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA, FAN COVERS AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DELI CASE COOLERS AND MICROWAVES IN CAFE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SMALL PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SMALL PREP AREA PREP TABLE.
MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FREE OF GARBAGE AND LITTER AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.
JUN 152012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1229500 ON 6/8/12 NOT CORRECTED: 19/01 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND A BROKEN LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID. THE AREA WAS CLEANED, HOWEVER, THE BROKEN LID ON THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS NOT REPLACED. MANAGEMENT MADE A CALL TO ALLIED WASTE TO HAVE THE DUMPSTER REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT WAS MADE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM.
JUN 82012FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGG SALAD AT 45.3F, SMOKED SALMON AT 45.1F, AND TUNA SALAD AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 170F. DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. A TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO RECALIBRATE THE THERMOSTAT FOR THE BOOSTER HEATER. DISHMACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 188F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO SOAP DISPENSER WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED A SOAP DISPENSER DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS WITH A SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS AND HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND A BROKEN LID ON ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS USED FOR STORAGE, DISHRACKS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM CLEAN AND DRY. REMOVE STANDING WATER.
MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM.
OCT 122010FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED OR ON PREMISES.
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM TOXIC MATERIALS. OPEN PLASTIC FOOD WRAP BEING STORED NEXT TO BLEACH AND "ALL PURPOSE" CLEANER UNDER FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. OVEN CLEANER ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA STORED NEXT TO FOOD PANS, OPEN CONTAINER OF LATEX GLOVES AND FOOD TINFOIL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-15-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. #35-WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN DISH ROOM. OPEN CREVICE ALONG WALL ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST SEAL, REPAIR ALL. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. #38-SPRAY ARM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND ALL USED CARDBOARD MUST BE PROMPTLY DISCARDED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL PASTRY TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM, AT MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN DISH ROOM.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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APR 152010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE, WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO STORED ICE AND WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. NOTIFIED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UNUSED STEAM TABLE IN REAR MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT: AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN DISH ROOM, AT STEAM TABLE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OPEN CREVICE AT WALL ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST SEAL/CAULK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SPRAY ARM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL FOR WALK IN COOLER.
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