The Goddess & Grocer
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2014
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The Goddess & Grocer appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 7, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Goddess & Grocer dates to Feb 7, 2014.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND GRILL AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY (HOT) WATER LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 6, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE THATS CURRENT, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT MUST BE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 �F Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 151.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 155.10 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOODS ON DISPLAY OFFERED FOR SELL, WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE, MUST ALSO HAVE THE NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS AND USE BY DATE,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI USE PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA, REMOVE A BLACK SMUDGES FROM WALL AND REPAIR BROKEN BRICK, AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELED SANITIZING BUCKETS FOR DIRTY DISH TOWELS
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 2&3 COMP SINKS AND BY DISH MACHINE WITH SPLASHES OF FOODS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OF WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EXCESS OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED IN BATHROOM NEEDS REMOVED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO FRONT AREA OVENS, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT ROTISSERIE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE CUSTOMER AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.MUST REPAIR VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR OR PLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT MULTI-USE DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTER TOPS DELI SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT DELI AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 7, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SITLL WORKING ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY DISH MACHINE FROM REPORT 98419 3/26/10.
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Mar 26, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.STILL WORKING ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY DISH MACHINE.REPORT 13454 3/19/2010.
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Mar 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 05-11-09 #S 31,33,35,& 41 NOT CORRECTED. [31]"ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT ALL AREAS OF FACILITY MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN[INVERT]OR COVER WITH LIDS,AT ALL TIMES". [33]"MOP SINK NEEDS CLEANING".[35]"MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WALL IN TOILET".AND [41]"ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM". CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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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. MUST REPLACE OR DISCONTINUE THE USE OF BROKEN AND OR DAMAGED FIBERGLASS UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOR FOOD PREPARATIONS AND STORAGES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN TOILET ALONG WALLS AND AT TOILET BOWL AREAS IN NEED FOR CLEANING.
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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. WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND 2&3COMP.SINKS AND BY DISH MACHINE WITH SPLASHES OF FOODS AND SMOKE STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON MEAT SLICING MACHINE IN KITCHEN SAID FOOD EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Goddess & Grocer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Goddess & Grocer on file is from Feb 7, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Goddess & Grocer?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Goddess & Grocer.
Has The Goddess & Grocer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Goddess & Grocer have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Goddess & 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.
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