THE GODDESS RIVER NORTH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DELIVERY PERSON, AFTER DELIVERING FOOD, WALK BEHIND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND POUR HIMSELF A CUP OF COFFEE, OPEN A PREP COOLER AND REMOVE SOME MILK FOR HIS COFFEE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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.