Trattoria Isabella

June 9, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: OBSERVED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS, CLAMS) STORED IN METAL CONTAINERS IN THE COOK LINE WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE SHELLFISH. ALSO, SHELLFISH TAGS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS (MUSSELS AND CLAMS ARE ON THE REGULAR LUNCH MENU). MANAGER REMOVED THE SHELLFISH FROM THE PREMISES. APPROX. 8 LBS/$80 CLAMS AND 6 LBS/$60 MUSSELS WERE REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH EACH CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS COMPLETELY CONSUMED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(B)
code 1Priority
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: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL (CONTRACT, LOG BOOK, PEST CONTROL LICENSES, BAIT STATION LIST, ETC.) UPON REQUEST AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME THAT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, PASTA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1588755 ON 11/23/15: #33:CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN TH BASEMENT #43:MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A COVER OR CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEHIND THE BAR AND PROVIDE A COVER OR CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP IN BASEMNT. #45:Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD DRESSING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND ENSURE THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE UNIT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE COOK LINE AND IN THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE WASTE PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER LEAKS CONTINUOUSLY AT THE MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 23, 2015: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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