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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP-COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT (48.9F-50.0F),CUT SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.1F,DELI TURKEY MEATS AT (45.3F-45.6F),GRAVY AT 45.3F,GYRO MEAT AT (49.4F-50.7F),TUNA AT 46.8F,MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.8F ETC. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF FOOD,APPROX. DOLLAR VALUE$500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR/MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR COLDER. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS - CO

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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE 2 DOOR PREP-COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 45.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT,ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COOLER UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT (SOUP) 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.