Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for COCULA RESTAURANT on .
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Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635272
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AT THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED PIPES GOING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 6 INCH GAP OR PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633695
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SANITIZING ADEQUATELY AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AT THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED PIPES GOING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 6 INCH GAP OR PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610051
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AND CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587643
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG BEVERAGE COOLER IN BAR AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580239
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579903
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. RANCHERA SAUCE-46.2F.7LBS. PORK ON SPIT-45.7F.25LBS. SEVEN SEAS SOUP-46.0F.15LBS. VEGGIES-45.9F.15LBS. BEEF SOUP-45.3F-45.5F.40LBS. CHICKEN SOUP-46.0F-46.4F.240LBS. BEANS-46.2F,46.4F,53.6F.155LBS. BEEF-45.5F,45.7F,47.5F.90LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN-46.4F-47.1F.30LBS. RICE-51.8F.42LBS. SHRIMP-46.4F-46.6F.35LBS. BEEF STEW-47.1F-47.4F.30LBS. PORK STEW-46.2F-46.7F.20LBS. STEAK-50.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.754LBS. $1,275.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES IN WALK IN FREEZER.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT DINING AREA DRINK STATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES & PITTS FROM CUTTING BOARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS , WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLEREGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571227 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .#37- 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38- 6-202.15 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#39- 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.#44-: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#47-: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC).#55-: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571227
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570728
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE LID FROM STYRO FOAM CUP AND DRINK FROM IT WHILE ON SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE A STRAW TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(COS)
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER HOLDING READY TO EAT (3)TORTILLA SHELLS THAT HE FILLED WITH COOKED STEAK AND PLACED INSIDE A TO GO STYRO FOAM TRAY AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER OPENING (2) PACKAGES OF TORTILLA SHELLS AND REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND PLACED INTO ANOTHER ONE WITH BARE HANDS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SALSA PREP AREAS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN SALSA PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN LARGE POTS SUCH AS 4 GALLONS OF BEEF SOUP AT 53.2F AND 4 GALLONS OF RED SALSA 64.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.APPX. 8 GALLONS $300.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
46
GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545930 12/22/21 NOT CORRECTED #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545930
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILDING UP ON THE OPENING LEDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (NOT GOING INTO THE ICE) RUNNING DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE BEING TAKEN FROM ICE MACHINE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE FLAT TOP AND THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND UP RIGHT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305080
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304939
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS THRU THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE,UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304528 DATED 8/12/19; 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 40-50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AND ON UNUSED BOXES, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304528
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AND ON UNUSED BOXES, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60617
242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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