Food Safety Report: The Good Life Soul Food Restaurant, 11142 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA.

11142 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

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 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