Cozy Corner Diner & Pancake House

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, AND LETTUCE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. 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.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 77.7-80-1 F AT SOME HANDWASHING SINKS. RESTORE HOT WATER TO 100- 110�F�F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/21/2022, REPORT #2561066. #58--NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERT...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK BY FRONT REGISTER AT 90.9F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/21/2022, REPORT #2561066. #58--NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERT...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2493152 ON 3/19/2021. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN #39 MISSING SPLASGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF HOT TCS FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP TABLE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEXICAN FRIED RICE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 102.F TO 107F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#OF...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT COFFEE SERVING STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOK'S LINE. MUST REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

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

2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 8 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN THE COOK LINE AT 59.7F. 1/2# OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN SERVER LINE PREP COOLER AT 46.0F. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS. ...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED COOKING KNIFE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE BUCKET TO BE IN AN AREA AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN COOK LINE PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINED. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(B): MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS..

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A KNIFE WAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EGG CARTONS USED AS GREASE TRAP AND STORED ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO...

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORING WIPING CLOTHS IN FRONT SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,FOOD CONTAINERS PICTURES AND FRAME IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO CRAWLING ON SODA LINES LEADING INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO H...

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COUNTER TOP UNDER JUICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF MILK MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON SIDE DISH WASHINE MACHINE SIDE DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO REMOVE THE BLACK DUCT TAPE FROM SIDE DISH ROOM STORAGE SHELF.

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

OBSERVED TWO KNIFES NOT CLEAN, BETWEEN COOLERS, IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARD, AND FRONT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREA,AND THE FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/UPPER SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDLES TO BROKEN DOOR HANDLES AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDLES TO BROKEN DOOR HANDLES AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REPLACE ALL STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST HAVE ADEQUATE CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE

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

Exposed hand sink and three compartment sink installed next to the other. Instructed to install shield between both sinks to prevent contamination. Masking tape used to maintain shelves inside prep cooler. Instructed to remove tape from shelves.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Prep cooler under grill not maintaining proper temperature. Found cooler internal temperature at 47.0 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Cri...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazarodus foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found dairy creamers-128oz on all the dining room tables, that states on packaged must be refrigerated at 69.9 F. Also, found potentia...

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

Bulk storage container in prep area not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of container.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contsmination before use.

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

Exposed hand sink and three compartment sink installed next to the other. Instructed to install shield between both sinks to prevent contamination. Masking tape used to maintain shelves inside prep cooler. Instructed to remove tape from shelves.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER WITH SOME G...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AREA ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.