The Goddess & Grocer, 1646 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Goddess & Grocer
Address: 1646 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jul 19, 2012
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100

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 19, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 26, 2010 100
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 7, 2010 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Aug 16, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 9, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 19, 2010

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 05-11-09 #S 31,33,35,& 41 NOT CORRECTED. [31]'ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT ALL AREAS OF FACILITY MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN[INVERT]OR COVER WITH LIDS,AT ALL TIMES'. [33]'MOP SINK NEEDS CLEANING'.[35]'MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WALL IN TOILET'.AND [41]'ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM'. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE OR DISCONTINUE THE USE OF BROKEN AND OR DAMAGED FIBERGLASS UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOR FOOD PREPARATIONS AND STORAGES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN TOILET ALONG WALLS AND AT TOILET BOWL AREAS IN NEED FOR CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 2&3COMP.SINKS AND BY DISH MACHINE WITH SPLASHES OF FOODS AND SMOKE STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON MEAT SLICING MACHINE IN KITCHEN SAID FOOD EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.

Mar 26, 2010

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STILL WORKING ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY DISH MACHINE.REPORT 13454 3/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FOUND COMPLIANCE ON 31 ALL KITCHEN ITEMS INVERTED AT THIS TIME, 35 MOP SINK CLEAN AT THIS TIME,35 WALL PAINTED AT THIS TIME, AND CLUTTER REMOVED FROM TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED ALL BROKEN OR DAMAGED PLASTIC CONTAINERS WERE REMOVED/DISPOSED OF.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED CLUTTER REMOVED FROM SLICER AT THIS TIME.

Apr 7, 2010

SITLL WORKING ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY DISH MACHINE FROM REPORT 98419 3/26/10.

Aug 16, 2011

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT MULTI-USE DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTER TOPS DELI SERVICE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT DELI AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jan 9, 2012

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR OR PLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT ROTISSERIE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

Jul 19, 2012

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,
WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 2&3 COMP SINKS AND BY DISH MACHINE WITH SPLASHES OF FOODS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING,
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OF WALK-IN COOLER
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO FRONT AREA OVENS, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS
EXCESS OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED IN BATHROOM NEEDS REMOVED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA

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