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COCULA RESTAURANT

2801 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633343

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 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.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288322

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    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,

  • 16

    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.

  • 16

    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.

  • 23

    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.

  • 25

    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.

  • 37

    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.

  • 47

    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.

  • 51

    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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150692

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150356

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE IN BASEMENT CEILING JOIST.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150308

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH AN APPX.13LBS. RAW SHELLED OYSTER IN A PAN WITH ICE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FININSHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.13LBS.$30.(7-38-005B)

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F,12LBS. BREADED CHICKEN 47.4F-48.5F,1LB.COOKED PORK 48.9F,3LBS. COOKED STOMACH 47.6F,25LBS. RAW STEAK 48.3F,.5LBS. SLICED HAM 46.3F,1LB. DICED TOMATOES 48.6F,4LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 48.5F-48.7F,3LBS. CHIROZO 51.1F,3LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 48.8F,7LB. RAW PORK 48.5F,3LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.7F,5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA 55.2F-63.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 72.5LBS.$278.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE IN BASEMENT CEILING JOIST.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069955

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT ITEMS (LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, CILANTRO ETC...) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SERVING UTENSIL OR A GLOVED HAND TO HANDE ALL READY TO EAT ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND 3 REACH IN COOLERS WITH RAW FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE CUT VEGATABLES, RAW MEAT ABOVE CUT LIMES, ETC..ALL RAW ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT THE BOTTOM WITH READY TO EAT ITEMS ABOVE TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND 2 COMARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIRING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937906

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

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 OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE LIP,LID AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER,ALSO HAS GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITYE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS,STEAK AND SOUP,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAINED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE OF GREAEVAND FOOD DEBRIS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546927

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK 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: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE DOOR OF THE TALL THREE DOOR COOLER HAS A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET; REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET. THE SMALL TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN HAS ONE DOOR WITH THE TOP OF THE RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDE BETWEEN GRILL AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN GRILL AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND LIGHT GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR WERE UNFINISHED; WORK BEING DONE TO REMODEL BAR; FINISH WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE SHIELDS BUT NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453795

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REAR PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL STATIONS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501311

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK 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: MISSING PROPER LABELS FOR COOKED FOODS. INSDT TO PROVIDE SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. LEAK UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME. MISSING CONDIMENT COVER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396161

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

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: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET AT FRONT BAR AREA LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL PREP COOLERS AND UPRIGHT COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343431

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE CUPS OF GREEN SAUCE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN ARE LEFT IN THE COOLER WELL NEAR THE DIRTY VENTILATION OPENINGS, STORED THE CUPS IN A CLEAN INSERT INSIDE THE WELL AND COVER THEM TO KEEP ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE IS SOME MOLDY/MILDEWED WOOD IN THE BAR AREA, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY SURFACES IN THE BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BAR SODA DISPENSER HOLSTER, DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DIRTY AND HAS DIRTY CARDBOARD BELOW. THE DIRTY CARDBOARD WAS REMOVED, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN A SANITARY MANNER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE TO EASILY SANITIZE SURFACES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279376

Location recorded for this inspection · COCULA RESTAURANT · 2801 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIVES WERE FOUND STORED IN THE DIRTY HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER AND ONLY STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN THE HOLDER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SIDES OF THE FRONT GRILL ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILDUP, MOVE THE GRILL AND CLEAN THE AREA IN DETAIL. THE JUICING AREA BEHIND THE BAR IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR, MAKE THIS AREA SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. THE SODA GUN HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IT. THE CAN OPENER IS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BLADES OR UNIT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE BAR AND GRILL AREAS, CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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