Cornerstone Cafe

September 1, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED PILED HIGH IN A PAN ON A KITCHEN PREP TABLE ON TOP OF A PAN OF ICE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE EGGS FOUND AT 55F. ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 46F. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN WITH A WEIGHT AND A BUNGEE CORD. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. • NOTED HUNDREDS (APPROXIMATELY 300) OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, DRY FOOD STORAGE, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION AREA, AREA WHERE A COOKING GAS STOVE IS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS. • MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MACHINE AND NEW FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING, PREPARING FOODS AND SERVING ON DISHWARE, BUT UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ANY COOKING EQUIPMENT OR DISHWARE. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WAS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD CONTAINER DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH OPEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS, REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE GREASE CONTAINER AND PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS. • THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL FREEZER, AND THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB. • NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-2-22 REPORT #2566901 NOT CORRECTED. #16-: 4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2022: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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