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THE GODDESS RIVER NORTH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THE GODDESS RIVER NORTH (AKA: THE GODDESS AND GROCER) 901 N LARRABEE ST, CHICAGO 60610 Grocery Store
July 26, 2023 Complaint License #2196732
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #13
CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED STAWBERRIES WITH FUZZY WHITE SUBTANCE IN 2DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE. APPRXIMATELY .5 LB OF STARBERRIES AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $5 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE STORED IN CLEAN KNIFE RACK NEAR PREP-LINE COOLER. EMPLOYEE RELOCATED DIRTY KNIVES TO THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK TO GET WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED TUNA AND CHICKEN IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER ON SITE PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREPARATION/SERVING SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PLACE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GASKETS ON THE 3DOOR STAND UP COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED ON ALL 3 DOORS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING GASKETS ON 3DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (PHONES/WALLETS) WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (PHONES/WALLETS) WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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