Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for LA COCO RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645918
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCO RESTAURANT · 3808 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM OR THE THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE BLACK CAT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SITTING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATON OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL BOXES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER FOR THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REMOVE ALL FROZEN FOODS FROM THE FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON TOP AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN AND STOVE, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYER INTERIOR, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND REINSTALL THE GREASE TRAP COVER.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NOT HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AT ALL SINKS. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ABOVE 100F AND ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INCLUDING UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PILES OF WOOD ALONG THE WALLS CONTRIBUTING TO A PEST HARBORAGE SITUATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN THE CAT FECES AND URINE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE CORNER BY THE HOT WATER TANKS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FILTERS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531529
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCO MEXICAN FOOD · 3808 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531329
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCO MEXICAN FOOD · 3808 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS (CEVICHE, STEAK, EGGS, ETC.) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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