COZY NOODLES & RICE.
3456 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
10 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE WASHABLES CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593628 ON 04/29/2024. #16. OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 STAINLESS CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F(COOKED ON WEDNESDAY), 74.7F AND 78.8F(COOKED TODAY)NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED; COOKED DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED ON PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 20, VALUE 25.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AFTER I FINISHED THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A WHITE THERMOMETER THAT WAS BROUGHT IN. AFTER HER REQUEST,
LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE
CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
EXCESS GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROTECTIVE SHIELD WITH DUST AND SPLATTERED FOOD IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 312022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FROZEN FISH IS THAWING WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). THE PACKAGE MUST BE OPENED OR MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP BEFORE THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A HANDLE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CUP FROM THE CONTAINER.
CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
GREASE WAS FOUND DRIPPING FROM THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS HOODS, FANS, GUARDS, AND DUCTING, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM DRAINING OR DRIPPING ONTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINEN, AND SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED AND VALID CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 12/16/21. REPORT #: 2545761 49: 4-602.13 WE MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 55: 2-102.13 NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 162021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INTERIOR METAL WALLS OF THE BASEMENT MEAT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CUTS AND OPEN HOLES EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
DEC 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 53.4 F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 53.2 F AND TOFU AT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CHICKE, BEAN SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OCT 72019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
SEP 272019FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE RELOCATED OR ENCASE SAID PIPE
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE.
WATER BETWEEN COUNTER TOP TILES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.WAITRESS/COFFEE AREA
BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA .UNIT WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES AND BROKE AGAIN. MUST REPLACE SAID LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
ENCRUSTED FOODS AND DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,
AUG 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 292018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 102016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE FRONT DINING ROOM COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN IN THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE HOLSTER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO AVOID INDIRECTED HAND CONTACT WITH (ICE) READY TO EAT FOODS.
OCT 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS.
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 212012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION REMOVING RAW CHICKEN FROM METAL PREP TABLE, WIPE DOWN TABLE WITH SPONGE THEN PROCEED TO WIPE CLEAN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH SAME SPONGE. THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING CHICKEN AND CHICKEN CONTAMINATED SPONGE AND ENTER THE COOKS LINE. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HIS HANDS, HE PROCEEDED TO WASH HIS HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES WERE BEING IMPROPERLY WASHED.MEANWHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING THREE, RAW CHICKEN CONTAMINATED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED MEANS OF CONTAMINATION WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ONLY THE WASH SINK WAS FILLED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIRTY POT BEING STORED INSIDE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND REMOVED POT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-22-10 NOT CORRCTED. #30-OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.#32- REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
BULK NUT STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.
OBSERVED DIRTY WOKS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE. MUST NOT STORE POTS/PANS DIRTY OR ON FLOORS. APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN DIRTY, USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS, NEW OR USED, CLEAN.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LEVEL WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STANDUP COOLER. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
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