GOODWIN'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS UNLABELED GRAB AND GO ITEMS SUCH AS PREPACKAGED COOKIES,YOGURT CUPS, FRUIT CUPS AND HARD BOILED EGGS IN A CUP STORED IN A COLD HOLDING SHELVING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND BY FRONT CASH REGISTER.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID AND BOX UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP LID AND BOX WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT WELL MAINTAINED WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WELL MAINTAINED WITH CRACKS AND GAPS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR (BEARD IS LONGER THAN 1-INCH) MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD GUARD OR REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR (BEARD IS LONGER THAN 1-INCH) MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD GUARD OR REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.