Good News Community Church

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no pest control log book on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a complete pest control log book before being re-inspected. Priority foundation violation#-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

2. Jan 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.provideraised shelves.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided on both staff washrooms,instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates is rquired on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket at reach-in doors of three reach-in cooler must be replaced

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at receptacles inside the women's washroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler tranining certificate is required.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Jan 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. May 20, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 16, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a) no citation issued - -

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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 -

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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 -

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 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 -

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Food container/bottles used for food must be label with common name of food - -

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: No commercial outside receptacles provided on site. Must provide a commercial receptacle priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Baseboard walls in the mop sink area is broken,instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. - -

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Mar 26, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Grease inside the oven,instructed to clean and maintain dust on shelve at front serving line,clean and maintain

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Hole on wall behind the washing machine(south-west corner)seal and maintain

8. May 8, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Noted base of door of walk-in cooler in the kitchen encrusted with food particulates. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Noted lights in the kitchen burnt out.instructed management to replace.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted ventilation hood and filters in the kitchen greasy.instructed management to clean and maintained

9. Mar 30, 2017 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Dec 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the main dining room. Instructed to repair/replace tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lights throughout the premises; hallway, dining area, and rear prep. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

11. Feb 3, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jan 25, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors under heavy equipment in kitchen, in dry storage room, and floor drains throughout kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light sheild in the customer seating area next to the tlevision. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand sink in mens toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

13. Feb 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Feb 20, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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. Seri

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at light above dining table by the tv,instructed to replace light shield.

15. May 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour,sugar, rice, etc.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found wall not smooth and easy to clean by exposed hand sink and above 3compartment sink. (unpainted plaster)

16. Apr 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall under the dish machine west side wall,instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found water sprayer not maintained, continuously leaking water.

17. Mar 14, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

18. Jun 27, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.