A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDERAISED SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED ON BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS RQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN DOORS OF THREE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRANINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 199F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE MOP SINK AREA IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. - -
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN ,POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE CABINETS DOORS FROM WALL CABINET BY THE REAR STORAGE DOOR REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOORS. DRYER AND WASHING MACHINE INSTALLED AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR BETWEEN MENTIONED AREA. WRAPPED PIPES BY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,WITH BROWN SLIME AT END OF THE WRAPS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WRAPS. CONDENSER UNIT AT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP(BROKEN ICE ON TOP FOOD BOXES),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST ON SHELVE AT FRONT SERVING LINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR AT LAUNDRY AREA,CLEAN AND KEEP DRY FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD,WALLS,CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE(SOUTH-WEST CORNER)SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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May 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BASE OF DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; MAIN DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, TOILET ROOMS, AND REAR STORAGE WHERE THE WASHER & DRY ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; HALLWAY, DINING AREA, AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. PIPE LEAK BELOW THE 3-COMP SINK ION THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPIGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; CORNERS OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN REAR DRY STORAGE. ASLO, UNDER THE SIGN-IN DESK NEXT TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN THE VOLUNTEERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PAINT OR STAIN, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE AROUND COFFEE STATION WITH DEBRIS AND STANDING LIQUIDS. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS. STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN SEATING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEXT TO THE TLEVISION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. OVER 20 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT WINDOWS,FRONT RECEIVED/STORED BREAD AND OTHER FOODS. OVER 20 DROPPINGS UNDER DISH MACHINE SPECIALLY SOUTH-WEST CORNER.OVER 30 DROPPINGS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD WALL.OVER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND AND BESIDE WASHER AND DRYER WHICH IS INSTALLED AT SOUTH WALL,IN THE REAR PART OF THE KITCHEN,4 DROPPINGS ON TOP THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM BOX.REAR STORAGE / HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED,AT THIS LOCATION A LOT OF ITEMS WERE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED ITEMS(BAGS OF SALT FOR ICE,BOXES WITH FOOD ETC. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINET ACROSS FROM COFFEE STATION. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,A 1/4 OF GAP AT REAR BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-14,REPORT #1464273 #35- FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. (UNPAINTED PLASTER) TODAY 2-20-15VIOLATION STILL THE SAME,WOOD EXPOSED,PLASTER STAINED WITH FOOD,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED PLASTIC FORKS SOAKING IN WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED DISPOSABLE MULTI UTENSILS(FORKS,SPOONS ETC) MUST BE DISPOSED AFTER EACH USE.UPON MY REQUEST FORKS WERE DISCARDED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE DINING TABLE BY THE TV,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR,SUGAR, RICE, ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. (UNPAINTED PLASTER)
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME OF STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES IN FRONT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WEST SIDE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER SPRAYER NOT MAINTAINED, CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING WATER.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS INCLUDING POTS,PANS,SILVER WARES,ETC, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON THE SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRAIN STOPPERS MISSING ON 2COMP.SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND PROVIDE CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, OFFICE, AND AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church.
Has A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Just Harvest — Good News Community Church is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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