Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for COCULA RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
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.
51
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.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549275
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
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: INBETWEEN FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BASE OF FAUCET AT BAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR SAME. REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491400
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
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: INBETWEEN FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BASE OF FAUCET AT BAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR SAME. REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60357
Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 5241 S PULASKI RD
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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER.RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED AT HOOD & MOP SINK CLOSET.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE DRAIN LINE HOSE AT WALK IN COOLER FROM OUTSIDE SEWER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES AND LIQUOR .OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS SEPERATE FROM FOOD.
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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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