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Cochiaros Pizza #2

August 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN PIZZA SPATULAS STORED IN BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DIRTY MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS/GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 24, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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