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In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Good Life Soul Food Cafe, horrible customers service. Wife of owner need customer services training. She is rude and very unprofessional.Need an attitude adjustment when handling food and customers See Less
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Report date: Mar 15, 2024
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least... See More six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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Report date: Mar 14, 2024
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food not protected from contamination along the hot and cold service line areas. Observed no sneezeguards in place for students in line waiting to receive their food. Salads are made... See More directly in front of students along the service line. Management instructed to install a sneezeguard from the existing sneezeguard to the end of the service line where salads are prepared. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed chipped paint on the back wall of the dishwashing area. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected area or cover with a cleanable surface.

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Report date: Mar 12, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed exposed handwashing sink in front prep area rendered inaccessible due to water backing up and flooding out of basin when turned on. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition. Priority... See More foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside hot hold unit located in front food prep area: rice at 104. 3f, potatoes at 121. 8f, and stuffed peppers at 64. 4f. Management discarded approximately 18lbs of product valued at approximately $24. Instructed to maintain all hot tcs items at or above 135f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed reduced oxygen packaging foods in front deli cooler missing adequate food labeling information. Instructed to provide contact, traceback, and ingredient information on all applicable information on labels for food packaged on-site and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed equipment in rear prep and dish area wrapped in aluminum foil. Instructed to remove and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed nonfood-contact surfaces of drawer coolers in rear grill area soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-conctact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of debris and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soil and debris on and inside front area handwashing sink and interior of meat grinder. Instructed to clean at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and debris and maintain.

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed ashtray, cigarettes, and lighter on table in rear prep and dish area. Instructed to remove and maintain facility free of ashtrays. Violation 7-32-020(c). Citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 15, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap on bottom of right door and right corner of left door at exit #5. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

51. Plumbing installed;... See More proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no hot water at left sink boy's washroom near room 108. Observed missing cap on right sink girls second floor washroom near room 217. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing floor drain cover in gilrs second floor washroom(south). Instructed manager to replace.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2590660 on 3-8-24, report #2590298 on 3-1-24, report #2589761 on 2-20-24:60: previous core violations not corrected from report #2572028 on 3-3-23:53-must provide a lid on garbage cans in staff and girl's toilet rooms. Priority 7-42-090

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Report date: Mar 12, 2024
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking waste water when its drained and been collected with a buspan. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025.... See More Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris on floor underneath 3-compartment sink and under around and behing cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found cardboard being used on the floor in the prep line area. Must remove cardboard to provide flooring that is smooth and easily cleanable

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed one burnt out light bulb on the main prep line. Instructed to replace

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Report date: Mar 14, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed 3-compartment sink stoppers not working on the far right side. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed... See More an excessive amount of ice buildup on the shelves/walls/ceiling of the 1-door freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed inadequate waste and sewage water disposal discarded from 3-comp sink when water is released. Must repair plumbing. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a burned-out light bulb in the kitchen near the hand-washing sink and in the toddler area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed continued non-compliance from report # conducted on 07/17/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (#47) 8-403. 13: observed the handle broken on the freezer door. Must repair/replace and maintain. Citation issued. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 12, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with... See More 01/14/2023 exam date. Informed person in charge of city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice scooper being stored on top of the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to store ice scoop between uses properly.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed 1-compartment sink stopper not working in the dish washing area. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at all prep and 3-compartment sinks.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter stored on the floor in the rear dry storage room where paper cups are stored. Instructed manager to remove all unused/unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a burned-out lightbulb in the rear dry storage area near the dish and the rear where trays are stored. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

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Report date: Mar 13, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water at hand washing sinks in first floor north girls washroom(72. 8f), boys washroom (63. 1f-72. 8f), staff washroom (61. 3f), second floor north girls washroom (70. 2f), boys... See More washroom (71. 4f). Observed no hot running water at hand washing sink in second floor teacher washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hot water (130. 9f) above maximum temperature of 120f at hand washing sink in pre-k 116 washroom. Instructed manager to maintain hot water at 100f-120f at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sinks in boys first and second floor washrooms. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed timed faucets not operable in pre-k washroom 116. Water must run continiously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucets.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in pre-k closet 116, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor between bulk containers in pre-k closet across from room 116, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along file cabinet in kitchen and along walls in lunchroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap under right door at north exit near gym. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacles in second floor women staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed debris and spills on ground around dumpsters in outside garbage area. Instructed manager to cleana and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in pre-k storage closets. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor and store items six inches away from walls for easy cleaning and pest control.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings in wall around pipe fittings under hand washing sink in girls and boys washrooms. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2575400 on 5-4-23:10-must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks in 2nd fl. (north) boy's & south girl's. 55-must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases in pre-k room 116 & 117,lunchroom- has a hole in wall near vending machine and damaged walls. Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls at hand sink in kitchen, pre-k 117, dry food storage area and lunchroom. Priority foundation 7-42-090

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Report date: Mar 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed exposed hand washing sink in dish/prep area rendered inaccessible by utensils and container being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing.... See More Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is excessively leaking when 3 compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain fountain drink station knozzles and interior of dishmachine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

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