COCULA RESTAURANT

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA, ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, JUICER, AND BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AND PREP AREA, ON BOTTOM OF SHELVES AND FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROGHT OUT PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND/OR GREASE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A UNUSED STORAGE CADINET IN THE FRONT PREP STATION, ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROGHT OUT PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FLITERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, CURRENTLY 70F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN OTHER PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INST TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS, CEVICHE) ARE RAW AND/OR CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID FOODSERVICE TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (CERTIFICATIONS FOR PIC ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO BE RUSTY AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. A READING WAS TAKEN WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, WHICH WAS 0 PPM. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISHWASHER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY #7-38-025.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS,SHELVING, BOXES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN STORED DISH ON THE COUNTER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED,

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NO SANITIZING PROPERLY. FACILITY USES CHLORINE AS THERE SANITIZING AGENT AT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 25-100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB SHOWED UP ON SITE TO FIX WAREWASHING MACHINE, AND SANITIZER IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE NOZZLES OF THE PEPSI MACHINE WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND THE INSIDES OF THE NOZZLES WITH A BROWNISH, THICK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES DISMANTLED THE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, RICE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS THAT ARE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKES AND PIES IN THE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND INGREDIENTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALL AND SERVICING.