GODDESS AND THE BAKER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TOPS OF GARBAGE CANS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT ANY TIME. LIDS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED A DUMPSTER INSTEAD OF GARBAGE CANS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, HUMMUS) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.