Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2016
86
Score
Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750 appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 30, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 30, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-22-16 INSPECTION # 1752251. VIOLATION 19. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, WHIPPING CREAM,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 21, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT AND CENTER COMPARTMENT DIVIDER WITH A LEAK CAUSING WATER TO LEAK OUT OF ONE COMPARTMENT AND INTO THE OTHER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY INSIDE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AND ANY OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO EACH COMPARTMENT CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER AND HOLD WATER WITHOUT LEAKING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE BAR AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE KITCHEN WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Jul 24, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST COOLER TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. 31 QUARTS HALF & HALF, AT 48.5F 6 QUARTS BUTTERMILK 48.5F ALSO OBSERVED 6 WHOLE CHICKENS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 111LBS VALUE OF $230.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PORK BELLY, TOMATOE SAUCE, SHRIMP ALFREDO, CHICKEN MARSALA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/25/14 REPORT# 1092892 33MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 33.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 34.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, SINKS AND SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
6 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 WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED PORK AT 46.2. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE FOOD PRODUCT 20LBS WORTH $80 DOLLARS. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAINT PEELING FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST PROVIDE. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 17, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Sep 6, 2013
Complaint
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 THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED WITH APPROX.1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE UPDATED WITH A CURRENT IDPH LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory must be posted. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils,food equipments in kitchen must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers inside walk-in cooler and storage shelves and cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
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Jun 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-12 REPORT # 1198584. CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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May 23, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 54.6F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 20 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 52.0F, 17 POUNDS RAW PORK AT 53.6F, 25 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 54.3F, 4 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 52.1F, 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 52,7F, 7 POUNDS CHEESE SAUCE AT 52.3F, 10 POUNDS PORK BROTH AT 53.8F, AND 2POUNDS YOGURT AT 52.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 101 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $450.00.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-12 REPORT # 1198584. CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Nov 28, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN. COOKED PORK AT 61.7F & 63.1F, MEAT SAUCE AT 62.6F, OXTAIL AT 78.1F, BEANS AT 99.1F, PORK SAUCE AT 72.6F, COOKED PASTAS RANGING BETWEEN 51.3 TO 57.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED AMOUNT AND VALUE TO BE. 8LBS AND $200.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT OPERATIONAL. DOES NOT DISPENSE SOAP. EMPLOYEES NOT ABLE TO ACCESS SOAP WHILE PREPARING FOODS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY HELD. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND DIRTY WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH AREA WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES, WITH POOLING WATER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR. FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS ANS BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS. MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 9, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL ATTACHED SELF-DRAINING METAL DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16 BOTTLES OF MIXER BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE ICE OF BINS BEHIND BAR WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND NO SEPARATION BETWEEN ICE AND BOTTLES. ICE DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE JUICE MIXER BOTTLES. ALSO OBSERVED BARTENDER SETTING UP BAR WITH ICE, JUICES, GLASSWARE AND OTHER FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTACT ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LIQUOR POURERS BEING STORED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES INSIDE MACHINE BEING WASHED. FOUND TO BE 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED. MANAGER TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION TO ARRIVE AT END OF INSPECTION WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL ATTACHED SELF-DRAINING METAL DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Jan 4, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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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 RESAND OR REPLACE PREP TABLE COUNTER TOPS AT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AT FRONT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CRACKED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AT KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. MUST FINISH WALL AT WINDOW ACROSS FROM FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF OVEN.
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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 REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS AND BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAKS.
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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 MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN OF LITTER AND GARBAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750 on file is from Aug 30, 2016. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750.
Has Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cornelia's Restaurant — Taverna 750 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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