COZY NOODLES & RICE

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE WASHABLES CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593628 ON 04/29/2024. #16. OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 STAINLESS CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F(COOKED ON WEDNESDAY), 74.7F AND 78.8F(COOKED TODAY)NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED; COOKED DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED ON PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 20, VALUE 25.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AFTER I FINISHED THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A WHITE THERMOMETER THAT WAS BROUGHT IN. AFTER HER REQUEST,

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROTECTIVE SHIELD WITH DUST AND SPLATTERED FOOD IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN FISH IS THAWING WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). THE PACKAGE MUST BE OPENED OR MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP BEFORE THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A HANDLE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CUP FROM THE CONTAINER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: GREASE WAS FOUND DRIPPING FROM THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS HOODS, FANS, GUARDS, AND DUCTING, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM DRAINING OR DRIPPING ONTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINEN, AND SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED AND VALID CERTIFICATES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 12/16/21. REPORT #: 2545761 49: 4-602.13 WE MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 55: 2-102.13 NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR METAL WALLS OF THE BASEMENT MEAT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CUTS AND OPEN HOLES EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 53.4 F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 53.2 F AND TOFU AT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CHICKE, BEAN SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE RELOCATED OR ENCASE SAID PIPE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA .UNIT WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES AND BROKE AGAIN. MUST REPLACE SAID LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WATER BETWEEN COUNTER TOP TILES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.WAITRESS/COFFEE AREA

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOODS AND DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.