THE GODDESS AND GROCER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 50F, STEAK AT 46F, SAMOSAS AT 44F, CHEESE AT 46F, FISH AT 48F, SAUSAGE AT 47F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 44-50F, TURKEY AT 47F, GUACAMOLE AT 49F, AND DELI MEATS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (GRILLED VEGETABLES, LAMB MEATBALLS, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND USE OR DISCARD ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITHIN THE 7 DAYS MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 17 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OUTSIDE OF THE ELEVATOR DOORWAY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.