Cornerstone Cafe

April 4, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings22
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: 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)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 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)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 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)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE.MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES BEING WASHED.MUST USE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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)
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER CONNECTED GAS STOVE IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 19, 2017: 21 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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