Cocula Restaurant

January 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 200 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR & LEDGES UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELF,BEHIND SODA RACK,IN CABINET,AT REAR DOOR.OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING TO PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT PARTY WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/11.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY DUE TO LIDS & FRAME OF DUMPSTERS DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE & KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING .
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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 STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WOOD ON UNDER SIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.MUST PLACE 1-EYE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 14, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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