The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
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The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer has been inspected 18 times since 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS WHERE THE COFFEE STAION IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH MISSING COVERS (COVERS ON SITE) INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IF GLASS BREAKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREAS.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED PREPACKED FOODS SUCH AS GREENBEAN CASSEROL, TURKEY, GRAVY, MASHED POTATOES, SOUP, WITH EXPIRATION DATE OF 11.25.23 WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DISCARDED. MANAGER STATED THAT FOODS ARE DONATED BUT DISCARDED ALL ITEMS WHILE ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 45LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF OVER $150 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE CELL PHONE AND PUT GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN-BETWEEN TASKS. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS RELOCATED TO THE BOTTOM SHELF WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND ON THE PREP COUNTER OF THE COOKLINE AREA; 2LBS RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 58.6F, 1LB OF AND COOKED CHICKEN MEASURED BETWEEN 48-50F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE LABELING ON PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TI INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. ALL PREPARED FOODS WAS MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED TCS (SOUPS AND YOGURT/FRUIT CUPS) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PASTRY ITEMS IN PASTRY DISAPLY CASE (VARIOUS CAKES) IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. ITEMS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LABELED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK. FACILITY PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY AT 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT FOOD PREP HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINK.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI-MEAT AND BACON IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON STOOL NEAR COOKLINE. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD BAR STATION DOES NOT HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD CANNOT PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAIMINATION. SALAD BAR IS CURRENT NOT IN USE FOR THE WORK DAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENTION CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS WHEN IN USE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT ABOVE THE COOKLINE AND FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HEAVILY ACCUMILATED WTIH DUST. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED;#47 (1)MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (2)FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED;#47 (1)MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (2)FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 54F, ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER; 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD, 2 LBS OF GRILLED VEGETABLES, 2 LBS OF COOKED SALMON, AND 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SAMOSA. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VALUED AT $166.50
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WAS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53F, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST REMAIN AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROBE THERMOMETERS ONSITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS ONSITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE. TCS FOODS; EGGS, WHERE BEING PREPARED ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING/WALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE OFFICE AREA IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AND NO FAUCET CONNECTED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND CONNECT FAUCET TO HAND WASHING SINK AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PASTA, TUNA, SOUPS CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM ANOTHER LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2019
Recent Inspection
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.CITATION ISSUED.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN SALAD, CHICKEN PARM, GRILLED CHICKEN , BOILED EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE SALAD BAR AND PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F-47 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, 20 LBS COST OF ALL FOODS $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REHEATING CHICKEN AND BRISKET IN WARMING UNIT. CHICKEN AND BRISKET WAS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 109F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. . FOODHANDLER EXPLAINS THAT FOOD IS REHEATED EVERYDAY IN SAID FOOD WARMING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD TO A TEMPERATURE OF 165 F WITHIN 2 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN, BRISKET) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 109 F. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BRISKET, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 6, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTY ITEMS, COOKIES, CAKES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LABEL SHALL INCLUDED COMMON NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, QUANTITY, MANUFACTURER, LISTED ALLEGES, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPPED AND CRACKED PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY ABOVE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AT 48.8F, COOLER IS USED TO HOLD PERISHABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.3F, 1 LB OF LIQUID EGGS AT 48.5F, 4 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 49.4, ALL FOODS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40 OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP INSIDE THE RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN/BROKEN FLOOR COVERING AT THE STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE 3-COMP DISH WASHING SINK WARPED AND BUCKLED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT,NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF THE MANUFACTURER,NET CONTENTS OF PACKAGE,A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA,CHICKEN,TUNA, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT,NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF THE MANUFACTURER,NET CONTENTS OF PACKAGE,A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE STOPPER LEVER ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FISH, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOL CASE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 5, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer.
Has The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer 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 The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Goddess Gold Coast — the Goddess and Grocer is inspected around two times per year on average.
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