Cottage Fuel

April 30, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD. NOTED 6 CONTAINERS OF SALAD WITH MOLD IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 2 LBS VALUED AT $42. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER: HAM 47.7 F, TURKEY 49.5 & 51.3 F, CHICKEN 49.1 F, ROAST BEEF 48.2 F, EGGS 47.4. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED REMAINING TCS DRINKS: PROTEIN YOGURT SMOOTIES, AND JUICE. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 68 LBS VALUED AT $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, SANDWICHES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS.VPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED AT 50.5 AT START OF INSPECTION AND 46.8 ONCE DISPLAY COOLER WAS EMPTIED. INFORMED PIC THAT ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN BUILDING AND ORANGE SHIPPING CRATE NOT ORGANIZED. NOTED BOXES AND CRATES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ENCLOSED SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHROOM/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 11, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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