Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2019
23
Score
Going back to 2012, Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 25, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante's 23 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (05-15-2017) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
61
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, 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 TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, GRILL) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS INCLUDING HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP (IN BAR AREA) IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
23
May 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on all the reach in coolers near the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the bar soda gun and attached drain holster. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor by the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the right compartment of the three compartment sink to have black stains/markings on the interior. Instructed facility to clean/repair and maintain.
38
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Observed patrons smoking in outdoor dining area of facility. Instructed operator that there is to be no smoking at facility, including outdoor dining area, and all smoking must be done at least 15 feet from facility. Violation 7-32-015.
70
78
Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
34
90
Sep 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
34
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1562179 ISSUED ON 08-13-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35 - WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AND RECAULK SURFACE. CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TUBE WITH RUBBER STOPPER.--------NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
33
82
Aug 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SHELF UNDER GRILL, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLDED CHAULK AND RECHAULK SURFACE. CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
45
82
Jul 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR SEAFOOD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE WALL TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALL TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 WATER DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SINK.
38
82
Jul 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN FOOD PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR KITCHEN.---------NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE AND MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACKS. (RECOMMEND TO PROVIDE MAGNETIC KNIFE RACK).-----------NOTED WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (BAR, REAR PREP, ELECTRICAL ROOM ETC).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN BAR AREA BEHIND COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
78
Aug 16, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TABLE UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE (BAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING BEHIND BAR.
34
90
Aug 9, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante on file is from Nov 25, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante.
Has Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
Nearby Restaurants