MAY 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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COSMIC CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
1300 S LAKE SHORE DR · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2024 · passed with conditions
12 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-37-012.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Keeping Ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder. keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
AUG 302022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 30
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
AUG 232022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT REACHING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN 2 OF 4 RESTROOMS. OBSERVED HOT WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMEPRATURE OF 90 F; OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. DUMPSTER LIDS WERE NOT TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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JUL 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. CHICKEN, CHICK PEAS, SOFT CHEESE, BEAN SALAD, SLICE TOMATO, ETC AT 48-56 DEGREES F INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 25LBS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 4 DRAWER DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 58 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
OCT 172018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE POLICY WHICH INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE VISIBLE FOR ALL CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE POLICY WHICH INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE VISIBLE FOR ALL CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICHES, HUMMUS AND VEGETABLES, AND COOKIES NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN WARNING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED "GRAB AND GO" FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15(A)(A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE DAMAGED AND ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTH OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS SO THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(b).
JUN 302017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE BROOMS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE KNIFE RACK AND CAN OPENER IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DUST PANS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEAD/LIVE BUGS. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE UPPER LEVEL IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 232017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE (MIDDLE LEVEL) FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREA AND 5 IN THE UPPER LEVEL AREA BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE BROOMS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE KNIFE RACK AND CAN OPENER IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DUST PANS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEAD/LIVE BUGS. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE UPPER LEVEL IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 292016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING NOTED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF SALAD DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER NATER NOTED UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAP NOTED IN LOWER LEVEL PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
MAY 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE UPPER LEVEL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.
JUL 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED,AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS-REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON THE UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
MAY 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BROOMS AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 152011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 15
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CORRECTED
AUG 82011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2011
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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. UPPER LEVEL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON PEPSI MACHINE ICE CHUTE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MID LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. UPPER LEVEL FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Found exterior of ice machine not clean.(upper level)
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. Found floors not swept and cleaned at storage areas.
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. Found walls in poor repair by coffee station upper level.
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