COCULA RESTAURANT.
2801 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 32 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 312026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242026FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA, ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, JUICER, AND BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AND PREP AREA, ON BOTTOM OF SHELVES AND FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM.
OCT 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12 FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROGHT OUT PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND/OR GREASE.
SEP 262025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A UNUSED STORAGE CADINET IN THE FRONT PREP STATION, ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROGHT OUT PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLITERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
NOV 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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NOV 82023FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, CURRENTLY 70F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN OTHER PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRED.
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INST TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS, CEVICHE) ARE RAW AND/OR CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID FOODSERVICE TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (CERTIFICATIONS FOR PIC ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO BE RUSTY AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
AUG 192021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. A READING WAS TAKEN WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, WHICH WAS 0 PPM. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISHWASHER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY #7-38-025.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS,SHELVING, BOXES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN STORED DISH ON THE COUNTER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,
OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NO SANITIZING PROPERLY. FACILITY USES CHLORINE AS THERE SANITIZING AGENT AT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 25-100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE TO FIX WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND SANITIZER IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE NOZZLES OF THE PEPSI MACHINE WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND THE INSIDES OF THE NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH, THICK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES DISMANTLED THE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, RICE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS THAT ARE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAKES AND PIES IN THE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.
MAY 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,
OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NO SANITIZING PROPERLY. FACILITY USES CHLORINE AS THERE SANITIZING AGENT AT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 25-100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE TO FIX WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND SANITIZER IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE NOZZLES OF THE PEPSI MACHINE WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND THE INSIDES OF THE NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH, THICK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES DISMANTLED THE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, RICE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS THAT ARE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAKES AND PIES IN THE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.
MAR 202018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.
MAR 142018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE IN BASEMENT CEILING JOIST.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.
MAR 132018FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH AN APPX.13LBS. RAW SHELLED OYSTER IN A PAN WITH ICE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FININSHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.13LBS.$30.(7-38-005B)
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F,12LBS. BREADED CHICKEN 47.4F-48.5F,1LB.COOKED PORK 48.9F,3LBS. COOKED STOMACH 47.6F,25LBS. RAW STEAK 48.3F,.5LBS. SLICED HAM 46.3F,1LB. DICED TOMATOES 48.6F,4LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 48.5F-48.7F,3LBS. CHIROZO 51.1F,3LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 48.8F,7LB. RAW PORK 48.5F,3LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.7F,5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA 55.2F-63.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 72.5LBS.$278.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE IN BASEMENT CEILING JOIST.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.
JUL 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT ITEMS (LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, CILANTRO ETC...) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SERVING UTENSIL OR A GLOVED HAND TO HANDE ALL READY TO EAT ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
FOUND 3 REACH IN COOLERS WITH RAW FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE CUT VEGATABLES, RAW MEAT ABOVE CUT LIMES, ETC..ALL RAW ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT THE BOTTOM WITH READY TO EAT ITEMS ABOVE TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND 2 COMARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIRING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE LIP,LID AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER,ALSO HAS GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITYE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS,STEAK AND SOUP,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE STAINED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE OF GREAEVAND FOOD DEBRIS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS
JUN 102015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
ONE DOOR OF THE TALL THREE DOOR COOLER HAS A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET; REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET. THE SMALL TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN HAS ONE DOOR WITH THE TOP OF THE RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDE BETWEEN GRILL AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN GRILL AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND LIGHT GREASE.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WERE UNFINISHED; WORK BEING DONE TO REMODEL BAR; FINISH WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE SHIELDS BUT NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
MAR 32015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REAR PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SIDES OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL STATIONS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 292014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING PROPER LABELS FOR COOKED FOODS. INSDT TO PROVIDE SAME.
CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. LEAK UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME. MISSING CONDIMENT COVER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FEB 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET AT FRONT BAR AREA LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS AND UPRIGHT COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
SEP 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE CUPS OF GREEN SAUCE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN ARE LEFT IN THE COOLER WELL NEAR THE DIRTY VENTILATION OPENINGS, STORED THE CUPS IN A CLEAN INSERT INSIDE THE WELL AND COVER THEM TO KEEP ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.
THERE IS SOME MOLDY/MILDEWED WOOD IN THE BAR AREA, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY SURFACES IN THE BAR.
THE BAR SODA DISPENSER HOLSTER, DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DIRTY AND HAS DIRTY CARDBOARD BELOW. THE DIRTY CARDBOARD WAS REMOVED, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN A SANITARY MANNER.
STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE TO EASILY SANITIZE SURFACES.
JAN 282013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE KNIVES WERE FOUND STORED IN THE DIRTY HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER AND ONLY STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN THE HOLDER.
THE SIDES OF THE FRONT GRILL ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILDUP, MOVE THE GRILL AND CLEAN THE AREA IN DETAIL. THE JUICING AREA BEHIND THE BAR IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR, MAKE THIS AREA SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. THE SODA GUN HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT. THE CAN OPENER IS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BLADES OR UNIT.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE BAR AND GRILL AREAS, CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
JUN 122012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/12/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MAY 82012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The rear kitchen knife holder is dirty;wash,rinse,sanitize.
The bar floors are rough and dirty;clean the floors and dry them daily,smooth out unsanitary areas.
The bar ceilings are full of small fly feces,sanitize the bar ceilings.Repair the hole in the corner behind the dishmachine.
Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.
MAR 92012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.
MAR 22012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Over 25 live small flies were found in the bar and in the basement grease trap.Remove all evidence of flies.
The rear kitchen knife holder is dirty;wash,rinse,sanitize.
The bar floors are rough and dirty;clean the floors and dry them daily,smooth out unsanitary areas.
The bar ceilings are full of small fly feces,sanitize the bar ceilings.Repair the hole in the corner behind the dishmachine.
Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.
JAN 132011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WOOD ON UNDER SIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: 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 PLACE 1-EYE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
JAN 62011FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 200 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR & LEDGES UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELF,BEHIND SODA RACK,IN CABINET,AT REAR DOOR.OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING TO PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT PARTY WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/11.
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 LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY DUE TO LIDS & FRAME OF DUMPSTERS DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE & KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING .
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WOOD ON UNDER SIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 PLACE 1-EYE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
MAY 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FRONT COOKING AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER FOUND AT 50.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR ABOVE COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN ABOVE COOLER, 20LBS. CKD. BEANS RANGING FROM 63.7-70.5F, 5LBS. CUT TOMATOES 62.2F, 4LBS. CKD. BEEF 49.01F, AND 2LBS. CKD PORK 47.8F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD DISCARDED=$110.00. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, CLEANING PREP TABLES, REMOVING SOILED TOWELS, WENT TO 3PART SINK AND RINSED HIS HANDS, AND RETURNED TO PREP FOODS. HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ONE LARGE CUTTING BOARD.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILLS, FRYERS, COOLERS, CAN OPENER AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN, AND CABINETS, COUNTERS, 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA, AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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 FAUCETS AT KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND 2PART SINK.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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