COZY CORNER DINER AND PANCAKE HOUSE, INC.
2294 1/2 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
6 of 8 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 61F, EGGS 44.6F,CUT FRUITS 56.1F.RICE 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA, GO TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPEN THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON TO GET FOOD FROM THE COOLER, OPEN THE DOOR TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND TAKE DISHES TO THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING THE GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING THE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
MAR 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 64.6F, CHORITZO 46.8F AND CHICKEN 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #1441733 DATED 2/19/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND MULTIPLE BULK CONTAINERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine, shall be provided.
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OCT 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE COMPRESSOR.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
JAN 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL LITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA AND BATHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE.
AUG 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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 INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGH OUT FACILITY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AT REAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE HAND SPRAYER SCRAP SINK BUILDING DARK-GREEN LIKE OBJECTS.MUST REMOVE FOOD UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND HAND SPRAYER SINK ON DISHMACHINE.
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