DEC 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE COUSINS RESTAURANT.
EAT. 90/100
1463 W LELAND AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2013 · passed
5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. AND ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA.
JUL 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET, HOSE REACHES BOTTOM OF MOP SINK, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONNECT HOSE FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (SHOES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ETC.) ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
JUL 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS/PREP COOLERS DOORS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS/ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
APR 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN CEILING VENT/TILES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLOSET CLUTTERED (BY FRONT DOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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JUN 252010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.//NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE/REAR DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/4" GAP ON SIDE TO OUT SIDE
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR BUSINESS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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 POTS & PANS IN STORAGE
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.//MUST REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER OR REPAINT
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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM NO SIGN ON DOOR NEEDED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//NEED LIGHT SHILDS ON LIGHTS UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE/REPLACE LIGHT OUT IN REAR IN FRONT OF RESTROOM
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.//BASE OF FAUCET & WASTE LINE PIP UNDER 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//MUST POST NO SMOKING SIGN ON PREMISES
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