THE GODDESS WEST LOOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SALMON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 62.6F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS FOUND AT 64.2F, STUFFED VEGGIE SAMOSAS FOUND AT 70.1F, HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 48.7F, SPRING MIX SALAD FOUND AT 53.2F, SPINACH FOUND AT 49.8F, ROMAINE LETTUCE FOUND AT 43.8F, CHEDDAR CHEESE FOUND AT 49.6F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 49.1F, CHICKEN BREAST FOUND AT 52.8F, CHOPPED HAM FOUND AT 50.5F, TOFU FOUND AT 48.7F, FETA CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F, KALE FOUND AT 52.3F, COOKED EGGPLANT FOUND AT 70.2F, STUFFED CHICKEN SAMOSAS FOUND AT 70.2F, MEATLOAF FOUND AT 69.7F, ROASTED POTATOES FOUND AT 47.7F, CARROT HARISSA SALAD FOUND AT 48.2F, BEEF FOUND AT 59.1F, STEAK CHEESE PIE FOUND AT 69.2F AND DAYA CHEESE FOUND AT 46.2F. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. 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 12 JARS OF PACKAGED PICKLES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. PICKLES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $175.00. OBSERVED COOKED MEAT PIES WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. ALSO OBSERVED PACKAGED SALAMI AND CHORIZO FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE EXPIRATION 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 IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SALAD BAR COOLER AT 45.5F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT SAUTEE STATION READING AT 48.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABELS (YOGURT PARFAITS, HUMMUS, EGG SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SPINACH LASAGNA, TURKEY POT PIE, COOKED VEGTABLES, COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, CHICKEN FINGERS, COOKED SALMON, SHEPARD'S PIE, FETA DIP). MUST Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable), Safe Handling Instructions (applicable to raw Meat and Poultry.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH AND RECYCLABLES INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR AND GREEN MOLDY SUBSTANCE LEADING TO STAIRWAY 2ND FLOOR OFFICE IN BASEMENT.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR AND GREEN MOLDY SUBSTANCE LEADING TO STAIRWAY 2ND FLOOR OFFICE IN BASEMENT.

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.