Cafe Il Cortile
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Cafe Il Cortile has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 16, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Cafe Il Cortile's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 16, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE/BAR COUNTER AND OVER 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (MILK, HAM, CHICKEN, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BAR AND 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA---------MUST SEAL GAP ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas, and by hot water heater closet not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in bar areas need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 24, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning,exhaust vents[ventilation]in kitchen prep areas, storage areas need cleaning).
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/Observed rodent droppings(20 )in rear storage areas by reach in freezer, also found front entrance, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors, citation issued#H000071327 with a court date of 5/12/2011 at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr. with city of chicago food sanitation certificate at time of inspection on 3/16/2011, while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods(pasta,sauces) at time of inspection on 3/16/2011.Citation issued#H000071327 with a court date of 5/12/2011, at 400 w superior in roo#112 at 9:00am. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning, front counter, and bar area storage shelving, reach in cooler shelving need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas, rear kitchen areas, front counter, and bar areas need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint, holes, gaps in rear kitchen, rear storage areas shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, missing light shields, broken light shields in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
5 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE RECAULKED ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. SHELVES FOR SODA CONNECTION UN CLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES IN FRONT BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;INTERIOR OF COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST BE CLEAN
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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. FLOOR ALL AROUND COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEAR STORAGE AREA ,EXIT DOOR AT REAR SIDE WITH STAINS AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT;LOOSE CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE FIXED;CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Il Cortile last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Il Cortile on file is from Aug 16, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Il Cortile?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Il Cortile.
Has Cafe Il Cortile's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Il Cortile have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Il Cortile 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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