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GOODFELLAS FOOD & MEAT MART, I

249 E 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

GOODFELLAS FOOD & MEAT MART, I has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on May 20, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2013. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2013. For example: NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF 197.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE COOKED GROUND BEEF PREPARED AND SERVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED 12 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES IN DIRTY ASHTRAY BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING VIOLATION/CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTIONA ND MUST NOT BE USED UNITL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 8 DOZEN EGGS 52F, 19 PACKS OF DELI MEAT 52.1F, 9 PACKS OF POLISH 51.9F, 3 PACKS OF HOT DOGS 52F, DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AND $150 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF 138F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITAITON ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154615 ON 10-10-12. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE COOKED GROUND BEEF PREPARED AND SERVED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED MANAGER SMOKING CIGARETTE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED DIRTY PINK ASHTRAY FILLED WITH ASHES AND 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING VIOLATION/CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SLICER, ETC IN FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS.

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