Trattoria Isabella

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

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). ...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 AV...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 CHIC...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 BE...

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

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.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

GLASS DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. INSTRUCTED TO PUT ALL GLASSES THROUGH THE MAIN DISH MACHINE AND TO HAVE UNIT SERVCIED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. OWNER HAS A LETTER INDICATING COURSE COMPLETION 3-8-15, MUST OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES(EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES) THROUGHOUT. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN TH BASEMENT(INCLUDING REMOVING RUST-LKE DEPOSITS ON THE METAL SECTIONS AROUND THE EXTERIOR.

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

CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE PRESENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA(DEAD INSECTS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL MECHIANICAL VENTILATION IN DESIGNATED WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 re...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM ORIGINAL INSPECTION ON 3-7-14. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE NORTH DINING AREA. ALSO REPAIR THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AT 50PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND GREASE TRAPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM ORIGINAL INSPECTION ON 3-7-14. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE NORTH DINING AREA. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER...

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING LEAKING IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL STANDS

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL STANDS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVER AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE NORTH DINING AREA. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPART...

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT EITHER DISH MACHINE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BEHIND THE BAR OR IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVER AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE NORTH DINING AREA. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP...

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF GLASS WASHING MACHINE.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH 3COMP SINKS AT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT KITCHEN NEXT TO 3DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine has a dirty door and interior, the bar soda gun holders are dirty, the right hand door of the grill ...

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The kitchen ceilings have dusty buildup around the vents, clean off the dust. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Supply a clean container to store the ice machine scoop.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: can opener, W.I.C. shelves in basement, drains at bar's 3-comp sink; exterior side of fryers.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under bar sink, inside beer walk-in cooler, around corners of small coolers in kitchen, due to debris/ dust.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers,? provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. All coolers must have internal thermometers installed b...