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Cocula Restaurant

May 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
code 28
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: CONTAINER OF LIMES AND CONTAINER OF SEALED CHERRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 ITEMS AND MAINTAIN
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
code 47
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT WAREWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINING/RUNNNG SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
code 52

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 7, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 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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