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THE GODDESS AND GROCER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE GODDESS AND GROCER 1649 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
January 19, 2023 Canvass License #2196728
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections