TRATTORIA ISABELLA.
217 N JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
JUN 92016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
NOV 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PLACED ON UNIT NOT SANITIZING WHICH CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, REINSPECTED AND RELEASED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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)
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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN TH BASEMENT(INCLUDING REMOVING RUST-LKE DEPOSITS ON THE METAL SECTIONS AROUND THE EXTERIOR.
CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE PRESENT.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA(DEAD INSECTS.
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST INSTALL MECHIANICAL VENTILATION IN DESIGNATED WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
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APR 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 302015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 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 THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING LEAKING IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
APR 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL STANDS
VIOLATION STILL STANDS
MAR 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVER AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE BUCKET UNDERNEATH.
MAR 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVER AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE BUCKET UNDERNEATH.
MAY 72013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF GLASS WASHING MACHINE.
APR 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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: 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 REAPIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT BAR 3COMP SINK.ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR KITCHEN 3COMP SINK.
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 AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 station cooler has torn gaskets. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the food dispensing utensils and equipment until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.
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.
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.
MAR 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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: 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. Faucet leak at 3-comp sink in dishroom, must fix.
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 by cooler doors.
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