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COCULA RESTAURANT

2801 W CERMAK RD
CHICAGO, IL 60623
28
Total Inspections
10.7%
Pass Rate
25
Failures

Inspection History

Nov 14, 2024

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Nov 15, 2023

Result: Pass
0 violations

Nov 8, 2023

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INST TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, CURRENTLY 70F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN OTHER PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS, CEVICHE) ARE RAW AND/OR CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Nov 16, 2022

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID FOODSERVICE TRAINING.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (CERTIFICATIONS FOR PIC ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO BE RUSTY AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 27, 2021

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

Aug 19, 2021

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. A READING WAS TAKEN WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, WHICH WAS 0 PPM. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISHWASHER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY #7-38-025.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS,SHELVING, BOXES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN STORED DISH ON THE COUNTER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 30, 2020

Result: Pass
0 violations

Jul 17, 2019

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKES AND PIES IN THE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NO SANITIZING PROPERLY. FACILITY USES CHLORINE AS THERE SANITIZING AGENT AT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 25-100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE TO FIX WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND SANITIZER IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE NOZZLES OF THE PEPSI MACHINE WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND THE INSIDES OF THE NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH, THICK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES DISMANTLED THE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, RICE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS THAT ARE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

May 7, 2019

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKES AND PIES IN THE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NO SANITIZING PROPERLY. FACILITY USES CHLORINE AS THERE SANITIZING AGENT AT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 25-100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE TO FIX WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND SANITIZER IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE NOZZLES OF THE PEPSI MACHINE WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND THE INSIDES OF THE NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH, THICK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES DISMANTLED THE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, RICE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS THAT ARE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Mar 20, 2018

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.;;40|REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

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