Cornerstone Cafe

November 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: 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.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

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

Inspector note: 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.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

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

Inspector note: 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.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: 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.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 30, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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