THE GODDESS RIVER NORTH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AT 46.0F-47.0F. GRILLED CHICKEN AT 48.0F TO 49,0F. MEATLOAF AT 46.9F,COLESLAW AT 48.0F. COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 AND TOTAL 28 LBS.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND TWO FRONT DOORS AND KITCHEN DOOR BY THE HALLWAY NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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.