Cafe Il Cortile

March 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: 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.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in freezers.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, missing light shields, broken light shields in rear kitchen, storage areas shall be provided.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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