Cocula Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

COMMON NAME MISSING ON SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ...

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINER OF LIMES AND CONTAINER OF SEALED CHERRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 ITEMS AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT WAREWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINING/RUNNNG SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS THE CERTFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISS...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN VARIOUS DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD WHEN SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE WITH FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSIL STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD WHEN HANDLING THE UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED GASKETS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE GASKETS WITH A CLEAN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MODEL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD STORAGE SHELVES) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CAVITY OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINT...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AN AREA FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY FOR FOOD OPERATION

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MANUAL WAREWASHING SETUP AT BAR AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION(0PPM) IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SANITIZING CHEMICAL AT ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION TO SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO ALL MANUAL WAREWASH...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN THE SERVER AREA AND BENEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFF...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN VARIOUS DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD WHEN SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE WITH FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSIL STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD WHEN HANDLING THE UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE GASKETS WITH A CLEAN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MODEL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD STORAGE SHELVES) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND USE SURFACE T...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CAVITY OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN PLUMBI...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16- NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES WIPING COUNTERTOP WITH SANITIZED CLOTH AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASKS....

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

"OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AN...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

1 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO LOCATE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OF REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHHORITYY (NON-COMPLIANCE). PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/1/21 REPORT 2522216 NOT CORRECTED: 10- Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and desserts, coffee, beverages are dispensed. ...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHHORITYY (NON-COMPLIANCE). PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/1/21 REPORT 2522216 NOT CORRECTED: 10- Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and desserts, coffee, beverages are dispensed. ...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INOPERABLE, NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and desserts, coffee, beverages are dispensed. Must provide exposed handwash sink with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must mai...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION(I.E. PAPER TOWELS) AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (IN PREP AREAS AND BAR). INSTD TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, ICE IN BASIN. HANDWASH SINK IN BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINER OF JUICE IN BASIN. HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED WITH CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. WAREWASHING MACHINE BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE ...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, EXPOSING MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (IE HANDLE UP)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Observed Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago certified food sanitation manager certification. Observed no current/valid city of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Facility currently prepping TCS foods, such a...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Instructed must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and the equipment outlined in procedure. Priority foundation violation.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Observed poor hygienic practices. Observed food handler using bare hand contact to garnish several plates with lettuce, sliced cucumber, and sliced tomato on to plates on the cook line. Instructed manager there is to be no bare hand contact with read...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and deserts are dispensed. Must provide and exposed hand sink with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must maintain same. Priority ...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Observed shellstock (shelled oysters) in water in walk in cooler without required shellstock identification tag. Facility could not provide records of previously used shellfish tags. Instructed must keep all shellfish tags with the entire stock of co...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Observed the following TCS foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler: pork @ 64.4F and beef @ 51.1F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held at 41F or less at all times when in refrigeration units. Operator discarded denatured foods durin...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking of TCS foods inside the walk in cooler. Instructed must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date when held for more than 24 hours. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu for undercooked foods (oysters, etc.) Instructed must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminders (*) for all foods it pertains to on menu. Must correct. Priority foundation violation.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed leak at faucet of hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT THE TACO STATION, STAFF PLACED SHREDDED CHEESE, CHOPPED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE ON 8 TACOS, WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED STAFF GARNISHING SEVERAL PLATES AT COOK LINE WITH BARE, SUCH AS SHREDDED LETTUCE, SL...

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932639, DATE 6/13/2016 CORRECT BY DATE 9/13/2016. #32 OBSERVED THE DRAIL LINES AND THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD ...

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

OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS IN SOTRAGE NEED TO HAVE PROPER LABELS AND DATES.

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CRACK IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ...

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

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AT CAUKLING IN 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESEAL ARAEA.

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

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH THE SANITIZING SINK GASKET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS CONNECTED TO A CONTAINER MARKED "LAUNDRY SANITIZER." MANAGER CHANGED TO THE CORRECT SANITIZER AND THE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE MEASURED 100PPM CHLORIN...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A POT FILLED WITH COLD WATER BEING USED TO THAW BEEF TONGUES AND A GARBAGE CAN FILLED WITH COLD WATER USED TO THAW SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED ON THE PROPE...

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

REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE WITH DEEP DRAK STAINS. OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINES AND THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM C...

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, STOVE TOP.

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES THAT HAVE BEEN PULLED BACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE DIRTY CEILING TILES WITH DIRT AND DUST ON THEM.

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER LID BROKEN BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE STOVE TOP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR COOKING AREA.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. ALL CARDBOARD AND RUST MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES OF SHELVES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER IN SERVEICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WITHIN WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PLUMBING LEAK AT HANDLES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CHIP HOLDING AREA NORTH WALL.

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

NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT REAR PREP AREA.ALSO CLEAN REAR DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELD.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CHIP HOLDING AREA NORTH WALL.

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

NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT REAR PREP AREA.ALSO CLEAN REAR DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELD.

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

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLER HAS OPEN SEAMS

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

FOOD STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP

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

FOOD STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

INBETWEEN FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BASE OF FAUCET AT BAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR SAME. REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

INBETWEEN FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BASE OF FAUCET AT BAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR SAME. REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER.RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,DAM...

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.

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.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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 SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INT...

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED AT HOOD & MOP SINK CLOSET.

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...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.ELEVATE ARTICLES AND LIQUOR .OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS SEPERATE FROM FOOD.