COCULA RESTAURANT.

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.

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.

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

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. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

"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 AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. Must provide exposed handwash sink with hot/cold water (min 100F) with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must maintain same. 7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION

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

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.

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

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. Must provide exposed handwash sink with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must maintain same. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION

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 TO USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION

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)

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 maintain same. Priority foundation violation. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

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

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 AND SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

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

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

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

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

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 as steak, chicken, rice, etc. Instructed must have a Chicago food sanitation manager, with current valid certification, on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

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

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.

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 ready to eat foods. Must use gloves, or utensils (tongs, spatulas, etc.) to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager discarded contaminated foods and instructed food handler washed hands, and put on gloves during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

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 foundation violation.

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 corresponding product. Instructed must keep all shellfish identification tags for a minimum of 90 days. Manager discarded unlabeled shellstock during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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 during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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.

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.

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

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

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, SLICE CUCUMBERS AND SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE GLVOES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC., TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT, WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

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 PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. ALSO THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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.

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 SPLASH GAURD IN AREA.

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

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

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 CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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 PROPER WAYS TO THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 CONSUMABLE ICE. REPLACE THE BROKEN LID FOR THE SALT BULK STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE ANY BROKEN LIDS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CHIP HOLDING AREA NORTH WALL.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CHIP HOLDING AREA NORTH WALL.

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

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR

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

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP

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

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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.

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 INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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: 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.REMOVE DRAIN LINE HOSE AT WALK IN COOLER FROM OUTSIDE SEWER.

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.

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