Cornerstone Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2021
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Cornerstone Cafe stretching back to 2010. On Aug 10, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Cornerstone Cafe since Aug 10, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cornerstone Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 8, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH THE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER CONNECTED GAS STOVE IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-305.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN IN BASEMENT,DISH RACKS,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,HAND SINK BASIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM UNDER RUNNER,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASH HIS GLOVED HANDS AT HAND SINK THEN TOOK THEM OFF AND PUT ON ANOTHER PAIR.THEN GRABBED TISSUED PAPERS AND PLACED INSIDE OF FOAM BOXES FOR FOOD TO GO IN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PROPERLY.ALSO OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES(PUTTING INTO DISH MACHINE)THEN REMOVING THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRD FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB. CANADIAN BACON 49.3F,.5LBS.SLICED HAM 48.9F,6.25LBS. DICED HAM 45.6F-47.7F,1LB. SPINACH 45.3F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 47.5F-50.1F,.5LBS.MIXED GREENS 49.3F,1LB.BEANS 48.4F,1LB. CORN 49.5F,.75LBS. CREPES 50.7F,5.5LBS. RAW CHICKEN 46.2F,2LBS. CHICKEN SALAD 48.2F,2.25 LBS. TUNA SALAD 48.2F,5.5LBS.PANCAKE BATTER 50.0F,6LBS. WAFFLE BATTER 51.8F,1.5LBS. BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 46.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.35.5LBS.$45.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE HAND SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED/SPINNING AROUND NOT ABLE TO GET HOT RUNNING WATER.THEY ARE TURNING THE HOT WATER ON BY THE SHUT OFF VALVE UNDER THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH THE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,EGGS,SOUP,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PAUL BOIDY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES BEING WASHED.MUST USE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN IN BASEMENT,DISH RACKS,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,HAND SINK BASIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM UNDER RUNNER,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER CONNECTED GAS STOVE IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED BAGS OF GOLDEN BEAR BRAND MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKE MIX INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA GNAWED INTO. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, FRUITS, CHICKEN ETC)WITH NO GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR SPOONS WHEN READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARES AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 25 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, CHICKEN, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 18, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREMISES SLICES HAM CORN BEEF AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APROXIMATELY 10LBS VALUE OF $30 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISES . OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE, AND BEHING UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREMISES SLICES HAM CORN BEEF AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WHEN POSSIBLE. WHEN REMOVING FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER LABEL WITH DATE, CONTENTS, AND TIME PREPARED IF APPLICABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN KITCHEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON GASKETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PITCHERS FILLED WITH PANCAKE MIX IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPRAY DEVICE AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, MACHINE TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE INSTALLED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREA
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Dec 5, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH,NOT COVERED AS REQUIRED.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served..NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS,SOUPS, ETC.,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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 LOOSE GASKET AT FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE AREAS.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL,PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,KNIFE RACK BASEMENT 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.MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT LEFT CORNER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND DETAIL CLEANING ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 DESIGNATE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SIGNAGE AS AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,REMOVE GAS CONNECTED STOVE,2 DOOR OVEN LOCATED IN BASEMENT, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK-MUST REPAIR.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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.ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED,INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Aug 30, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB ON 2COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 23, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER OVER-FLOWING WITH TRASH,LID NOT ABLE TO COVER,AND HOUSEFLIES ALL OVER THE PLACE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE GARBAGE PICKED UP OR INCREASE PICKUP,AND HAVE LID COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT ACCESS TO RODENTS AND BREEDING GROUND FOR FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 08-30-10
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,BEEF,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC.WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. MANAGEMENT HAD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED ON FACILITY,BUT MANAGER NOT PRESENT.ONLY ONE CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MORE EMPLOYEES ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ONE AVAILABLE WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FINNALLY ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 10:38am ONE HOUR EIGHT MUNITES LATER(LETITIA BOIDY).CDI
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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 07-06-09 REPORT #S 31,32,34,& 42. (31)"FOUND CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDOWN) OR COVERED". (32)"MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA ON ICE BIN AND COFFEE SIDES".MUST IN-CASE(WRAP)PIPES ABOVE PREP SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. (34)"MUST ELEVATE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR". (42)" FOUND FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOODS". CITATIPN ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND OWNER TO HAVE ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS IN-COMPLIANCE BY REINSPECTION ON 08-30-10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2COMP.PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SAND AND DEBRIS INSIDE,CLEAN MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENTS AND MOP SINK WITH STAINS IN SAME 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER,AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR FLOOR PIPES TO DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN. FLOORS UNDER STAIR CASE STORAGE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL BEHIND CHEF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 COLD WATER KNOB ON 2COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.
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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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UNDER STAIR CASE STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cornerstone Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cornerstone Cafe on file is from Aug 10, 2021. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cornerstone Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cornerstone Cafe.
Has Cornerstone Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cornerstone Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cornerstone Cafe 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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