The Good Life Soul Food Cafe, South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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Report date: Nov 17, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. City of chicago food
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. City of chicago food
service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 183. 6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front hand washing sink in poor repair, drainpipe clogged, water backing up through floor drain when hand washing sink in use. Instructed manager to call plumber, repair and maintain front hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 200 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, on floor inside unused walk-in coolers, on floor along walls near water heater, on floor under utensil storage shelving, on floor under steam table, under cooking equipment, on bases of oven, inside fryer cabinets, on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dry storage, utility storage and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, steam tables, and prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on walls and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manage to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in hallway area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate light shields in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2549707 on 2-10-22:10-observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees. 47-observed towels used as stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair stoppers and maintain. 55-observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls and along baseboards in prep, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage. 56-observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace light shields or provide shatterproof bulbs. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 183. 6f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front hand washing sink in poor repair, drainpipe clogged, water backing up through floor drain when hand washing sink in use. Instructed manager to call plumber, repair and maintain front hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 200 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, on floor inside unused walk-in coolers, on floor along walls near water heater, on floor under utensil storage shelving, on floor under steam table, under cooking equipment, on bases of oven, inside fryer cabinets, on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dry storage, utility storage and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, steam tables, and prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on walls and floors in prep and storage areas. Instructed manage to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in hallway area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate light shields in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2549707 on 2-10-22:10-observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees. 47-observed towels used as stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair stoppers and maintain. 55-observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed openings in walls and along baseboards in prep, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage. 56-observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace light shields or provide shatterproof bulbs. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Feb 3, 2022
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
5.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
5.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 150 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, along walls behind hot water heater, on floor under shelving units and along walls in corners in north storage area, on bottom of prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units and prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors and walls in need of cleaning in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
64. Public health orders
- comments: observed no mask required signage posted inside establishment. All business shall post signage at entrance and at least one location inside business that is visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Public health order 2-112-340
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 150 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under rear hand washing sink, along walls behind hot water heater, on floor under shelving units and along walls in corners in north storage area, on bottom of prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units and prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors and walls in need of cleaning in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tiles in women washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
64. Public health orders
- comments: observed no mask required signage posted inside establishment. All business shall post signage at entrance and at least one location inside business that is visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Public health order 2-112-340
Source: chicago.gov
368
Report date: May 25, 2021
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, greens, etc. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such as chicken, greens, etc. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager
must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers
Source: chicago.gov
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers
Source: chicago.gov
368
Report date: May 20, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: see violation#2
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: see violation#2
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served. Such
as chicken, greens, etc instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty/site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing facilities not maintained. No hot water at handwashing sink in front prep area. Hot water temperature 69. 0f. Instructed to repair. Hot water must be a minimuim of 100. F. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers.
Source: chicago.gov
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing facilities not maintained. No hot water at handwashing sink in front prep area. Hot water temperature 69. 0f. Instructed to repair. Hot water must be a minimuim of 100. F. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: evidence of improper pest control on site. 68 mice droppings on floor under front counter and rear storage area and walk in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to clean all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food prep tables, coolers, shelving behind counter,etc not maintained. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all counter top, prep table, storage shelving, interior of all coolers and clean interior of all reach in freezer to remove spill and debris.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all cooking not maintained. Instructed to detail clean remove grease build up, debris. Must maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls in prep area not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean walls in prep and cooking areas.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: instruced manager to comply with the allergen training requirements for all city certified managers.
Source: chicago.gov
368
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