Cocula Restaurant

August 10, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. RANCHERA SAUCE-46.2F.7LBS. PORK ON SPIT-45.7F.25LBS. SEVEN SEAS SOUP-46.0F.15LBS. VEGGIES-45.9F.15LBS. BEEF SOUP-45.3F-45.5F.40LBS. CHICKEN SOUP-46.0F-46.4F.240LBS. BEANS-46.2F,46.4F,53.6F.155LBS. BEEF-45.5F,45.7F,47.5F.90LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN-46.4F-47.1F.30LBS. RICE-51.8F.42LBS. SHRIMP-46.4F-46.6F.35LBS. BEEF STEW-47.1F-47.4F.30LBS. PORK STEW-46.2F-46.7F.20LBS. STEAK-50.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.754LBS. $1,275.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES IN WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT DINING AREA DRINK STATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES & PITTS FROM CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS , WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PLACE STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ALLEREGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571227 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .#37- 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38- 6-202.15 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#39- 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.#44-: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#47-: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC).#55-: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : 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 February 14, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 4 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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