CORNERSTONE CAFE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WHEN POSSIBLE. WHEN REMOVING FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER LABEL WITH DATE, CONTENTS, AND TIME PREPARED IF APPLICABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN KITCHEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON GASKETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 PITCHERS FILLED WITH PANCAKE MIX IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPRAY DEVICE AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, MACHINE TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE INSTALLED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 659474 11/28/11.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB ON 2COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER OVER-FLOWING WITH TRASH,LID NOT ABLE TO COVER,AND HOUSEFLIES ALL OVER THE PLACE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE GARBAGE PICKED UP OR INCREASE PICKUP,AND HAVE LID COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT ACCESS TO RODENTS AND BREEDING GROUND FOR FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 08-30-10

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,BEEF,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC.WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. MANAGEMENT HAD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED ON FACILITY,BUT MANAGER NOT PRESENT.ONLY ONE CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MORE EMPLOYEES ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ONE AVAILABLE WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FINNALLY ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 10:38am ONE HOUR EIGHT MUNITES LATER(LETITIA BOIDY).CDI

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 07-06-09 REPORT #S 31,32,34,& 42. (31)"FOUND CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT(KEEP UPSIDOWN) OR COVERED". (32)"MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA ON ICE BIN AND COFFEE SIDES".MUST IN-CASE(WRAP)PIPES ABOVE PREP SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. (34)"MUST ELEVATE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR". (42)" FOUND FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOODS". CITATIPN ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND OWNER TO HAVE ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS IN-COMPLIANCE BY REINSPECTION ON 08-30-10.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2COMP.PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SAND AND DEBRIS INSIDE,CLEAN MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENTS AND MOP SINK WITH STAINS IN SAME AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER,AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR FLOOR PIPES TO DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN. FLOORS UNDER STAIR CASE STORAGE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL BEHIND CHEF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB ON 2COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UNDER STAIR CASE STORAGE.