CORNERSTONE CAFE.

NOTED BAGS OF GOLDEN BEAR BRAND MULTI-GRAIN PANCAKE MIX INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA GNAWED INTO. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, FRUITS, CHICKEN ETC)WITH NO GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR SPOONS WHEN READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARES AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

NOTED OVER 25 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, CHICKEN, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

NOTED RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APROXIMATELY 10LBS VALUE OF $30 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISES . OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE, AND BEHING UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREMISES SLICES HAM CORN BEEF AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.