Cocula Restaurant

February 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SALSA PREP AREAS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN SALSA PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE LID FROM STYRO FOAM CUP AND DRINK FROM IT WHILE ON SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE A STRAW TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(COS)
code 6Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER HOLDING READY TO EAT (3)TORTILLA SHELLS THAT HE FILLED WITH COOKED STEAK AND PLACED INSIDE A TO GO STYRO FOAM TRAY AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER OPENING (2) PACKAGES OF TORTILLA SHELLS AND REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND PLACED INTO ANOTHER ONE WITH BARE HANDS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN LARGE POTS SUCH AS 4 GALLONS OF BEEF SOUP AT 53.2F AND 4 GALLONS OF RED SALSA 64.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.APPX. 8 GALLONS $300.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545930 12/22/21 NOT CORRECTED #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2021: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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