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COSI

203 N LA SALLE ST · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for COSI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982143

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1689304

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen, prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Broken damaged floor tile in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floor tiles by ice machine, and exposed hand sink need re-grouting.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in rear prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in front prep area counter not clean, need detailed cleaning. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591352

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE 3 DR REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING 60F DURING INSPECTION NOT HOLDING ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ONLY FOUND RED UNCUT ONIONS BEING STORED IN UNIT. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. ALSO AT THE 3DR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM THE BOTTOM SHELF.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY PIZZA OVEN MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI, SPILLS AND DUST. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE WINDOW SILLS ON THE SOUTH WINDOWS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND VARIOUS FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH LONG BEARDS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532284

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON ATTACHED CEILING PIPES,VENT ATTACHED PIPES IN CEILINGS ABOVE FRONT PREP AND DRINK STATIONS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR,(CRACK,PEELING) PEELING INSULATION PIPE ABOVE PIZZA PREP SATATION.MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.MUST REAPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493463

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD AT FRON PREP AREA TOO SHORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345758

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345719

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 3DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE COFFEE MAKING STATION NOT IN WORKING ORDER WITHOUT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. MANAGER STATED THEY ARE WAITING FOR UNIT TO BE REPAIRED. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR A LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REACHI-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE BAKING OVEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE PASSAGE WAY/HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327101

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A LARGE BAG OF FLOUR STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS 6" OR HIGHER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PIECES OF PAPER TOWELS CLOGGING HAND SINK NEXT TO COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT SALAD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138770

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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: ICE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR 6" OR HIGHER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT AT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AROUND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
588265

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN BREAD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGH OUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN MOLD FROM CEILING ABOVE SOUP STATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
588258

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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: FOUND DOUBLE SIDE DOORS (BY THE COFFEE COUNTER) NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE OUTER DOORS AND 1/4" GAP UNDER DOUBLE INNER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RODENT PROOF/CLOSE GAPS UNDER BOTH DOORS OR MAKE ONE SET TIGHT FITTING UNDER/BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR. CITATION # 70242-17 ISSUED.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA LEAKS PROFUSELY UNDERNEATH AT PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT ALL HANDWASHING TO THE 1-COMP. SINK ADJACENT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN BREAD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGH OUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN MOLD FROM CEILING ABOVE SOUP STATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
409529

Location recorded for this inspection · COSI · 203 N LA SALLE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: 15 LBS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 10 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT AT 52.2F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

  • 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. INSULATION COVER ABOVE DOUGH PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLER IN UNOBSTRUCTED AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AREA AWAY FROM HAND SINK.

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243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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