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COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER

426 S CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464178

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345899

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184674

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON DESSERTS OFFERED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN (IF APPLICABLE) AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FEMALE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167130

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059464

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND AN OPENING AROUND THE LOWER FLOOR SURFACE OF THE PIPE IN BETWEEN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS GOING THROUGH THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR/FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEED TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULK AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION FILTERS ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERE ARE NO THERMOMETERS WITH A STEM ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE THE THERMOMETERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: THERE WAS NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT THE FOOD HANDLERS ON STAFF HAS MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960763

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AR REAE KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632770

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537500

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOOD PREPARATION IS OCCURING AND UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING TO PREVENT SEWAGE FROM BACKING UP INTO THE SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 85.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING AND SURROUNDED WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATE LINE AND REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM METERED FAUCET NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN METERED FAUCETS TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453435

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115145

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REAR REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER-TEMPERATURE WAS 53.4F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED, MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CANDIED YAMS (48.7F), DRESSING (85.2F), CABBAGE (50.5F), MACARONI AND CHEESE (50.3F-80.9F), CORNBREAD (56.6F), RAW CHICKEN (56.6F), EGGS (53.2F), NACHO CHEESE (52.3F) AND SHORT RIBS (48.7F-50.3F) ALSO, FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON THE STEAM TABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RICE (117.3F), GREENS (133.8F), CANDIED YAMS (113.8F) AND DRESSING (118.4F). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 55LBS. VALUED AT $120.74 WERE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINK WAS TAGGED AND GIVEN 48 HOURS NOTICE TO HAVE UNIT FIXED AND IN WORKING CONDITION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CAN NOT PREP IN THAT PREP AREA AND MUST WASH HANDS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEFORE HANDLING SANITIZED EQUIPMENT.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 MANAGER WAS CALLED IN AND ARRIVED AT 3:25PM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114965

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096580

Location recorded for this inspection · COCO'S FAMOUS FRIED LOBSTER · 426 S CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD(FLOUR/BREADING) AND FOOD INSIDE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER SMALL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS/PROPERLY STORED FOR ICE MACHINE.

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233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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