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COCULA RESTAURANT

8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for COCULA RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
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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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282906

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE LOCATED ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF, EGGS, RAW OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (ITEM MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK* OR ITEM MARKED WITH A FOOT NOTE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE BIN (BEANS) AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER (RAW MEATS) AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER (SALSAS, COOKED FOODS, SLICED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LARGE EQUIPMENT AND ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID LARGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229992

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135480

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BLOWN BULBS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2089030

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALYY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 20-LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50.4F,220-LBS OF HOMEMADE GREEN SALSA AT 48.9F, 45.3F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI AT COST APPROX $ 165.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, ( LARGE POTS WITH FOOD) NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND RACKS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BOXES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981607

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981247

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE LIP, LID,AND ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONATNER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST ALSO MUST REPAIR BENT LID COVER ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS CHICKEN.ETC,INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPRED AND SERVED,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931950

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANLDED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(BROKEN FLOOR TILE WITH WATER UNDERNEATH THEM). ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559242

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANOTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537646

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537289

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490429

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 7-2-14 ON REPORT# 1490299 NOT CORRECTED: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CORRAL, OVERFLOWING TRASH IN DUMPSTERS AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO BREAK ALL BOXES DOWN BEFORE PLACING IN RECEPTACLES, TO KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED, AND TO KEEP GROUND AREA CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: : BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STORING UNCOVERED FOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490299

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, AND OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE OR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID TO GREASE RECEPTACLE, OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS(LIDS UP). ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(GROUND IN CORALE MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY(WITH HABDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STORING UNCOVERED FOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(GYRO MACHINE).

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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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