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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638742
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA(RINSE/SANITIZER COMPARTMENT FAUCET). OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER AT RINSE SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASH COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA ON FLOOR IN WALKWAY OF COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREA ON FLOOR IN WALKWAY OF COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14: OBSERVED STOVE WITH ONE BURNER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638564
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 76.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.5-73.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, OCTOPUS(52.5-53.7F) AND BEEF(54.1-73.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $230 WEIGHING 95LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA(RINSE/SANITIZER COMPARTMENT FAUCET). OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER AT RINSE SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASH COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON MULTIPLE CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA ON FLOOR IN WALKWAY OF COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREA ON FLOOR IN WALKWAY OF COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE WITH ONE BURNER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621908
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: COMMON NAME MISSING ON SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617141
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616961
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAINER OF LIMES AND CONTAINER OF SEALED CHERRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 ITEMS AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT WAREWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINING/RUNNNG SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590652
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS THE CERTFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN VARIOUS DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD WHEN SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE WITH FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSIL STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD WHEN HANDLING THE UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED GASKETS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE GASKETS WITH A CLEAN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MODEL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD STORAGE SHELVES) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND USE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, FREE FROM SHARP EDGES, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CAVITY OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AN AREA FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY FOR FOOD OPERATION
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590049
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MANUAL WAREWASHING SETUP AT BAR AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION(0PPM) IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SANITIZING CHEMICAL AT ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION TO SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO ALL MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES IN WHICH WAREWASHING IS PERFORMED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN THE SERVER AREA AND BENEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN VARIOUS DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD WHEN SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE WITH FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSIL STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD WHEN HANDLING THE UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE GASKETS WITH A CLEAN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MODEL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD STORAGE SHELVES) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND USE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, FREE FROM SHARP EDGES, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CAVITY OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574678
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16- NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574197
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES WIPING COUNTERTOP WITH SANITIZED CLOTH AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: "OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535053
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 1 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO LOCATE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OF REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531787
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHHORITYY (NON-COMPLIANCE). PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/1/21 REPORT 2522216 NOT CORRECTED: 10- Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and desserts, coffee, beverages are dispensed. Must provide exposed handwash sink with hot/cold water (min 100F) with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must maintain same. 7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522494
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-403.13 (B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHHORITYY (NON-COMPLIANCE). PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/1/21 REPORT 2522216 NOT CORRECTED: 10- Observed no hand sink in front server area where soup and desserts, coffee, beverages are dispensed. Must provide exposed handwash sink with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a handwashing sign in this area. Must maintain same. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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