Coco Pazzo

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw, unsealed wood underneath handwashing sink located at bar. Instructed to seal and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking and loose faucet at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed handle missing at lower reach in two door cooling unit located at the hot line side. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the seal at the three compartment sink at the salad station loose. Instructed to seal tight to the wall as to prevent possible feeding, breeding and harboring for insects.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.11: clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed clean utensils such as forks and knives out on display is not protected from contamination at customer tables. Utensils must be covered and/or wraped clean utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that food and lip contact surfaces are protected from contamination.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches in the employee locker rooms and dish area. Facility must eliminate using a license pest control. Pest control (anderson) arrived on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clean utensils such as forks and knives out on display is not protected from contamination at customer tables. Utensils must be covered and/or wraped clean utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that food and lip contact surfaces are protected from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on walk-in cooler door and several prep coolers. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash recpetacles inside both employee toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight amount of debris on ground in alley. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of old syrup on ground near bag-in-a-box set up. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol for checking vaccination status of customers. Instructed to provide.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: : minor leak noted at front prep area hand wash sink faucet, leak at base of 3-comp sink and on comp sink. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Utility pipe and hose running on floor at first floor kitchen, instructed to elevate to allow proper floor cleaning

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 30 live fruit flies at bar area, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing , instructed to air dry.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Minor leak noted at front prep area hand wash sink faucet, leak at base of 3-comp sink and on comp sink. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Utility pipe and hose running on floor at first floor kitchen, instructed to elevate to allow proper floor cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in basement walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers (wheat, flour, sugar, etc.) without common name instructed facility to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed wine, food containers, and hot pepper sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate six inches off floor to prevent contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in pasta station stained and with deep black grooves. Must replace or resurface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak coming from faucet of hand washing sink in pasta station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no protective shielding for light bulbs in salad preparation area and linen basement area . Instructed manager to provide.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed dining room tables pre-set with upturned cups and uncovered silverware. Instructed that all pre-set cups must be inverted and silverware covered/wrapped.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain missing cover in basement storage locker room. Must provide.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed basement employee restrooms without functioning mechanical ventilation. Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation in both employee restrooms.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of basement prep hand sink. Must repair.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed customer self service buffet of assorted cooked vegetables, and deli meats at front of dining room without proper sneeze guards. Instructed that all food must be protected during display and service at all times. Instructed to provide sneeze guards for customer buffet service. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity in basement storage areas. Noted approx. 3 roaches on wall near linen shelving and approx. 1 roach on top of cook's locker. Instructed to eliminate roach activity. Serious violation: 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain missing cover in basement storage locker room. Must provide.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed mop soap dispenser in basement leaking water. Instructed to repair dispensing apparatus. Observed basement employee restrooms without functioning mechanical ventilation. Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation in both employee restrooms. Observed water leaking from gap at base of dish machine, where it connects to "clean side" drain board. Instructed to repair drainboard so all excess water drains backward into machine and not onto the floor.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed food on display not protected. Observed assorted dishes of cooked food items (broccoli,egg plant,brussel sprouts,asparagus,carrots,zucchini, etc.)held on display on table near the main dining area at the front entrance,not protected from public contamination, not wrapped and covered, and no sneeze guards.manager immediately removed said food items. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door cooler in basement. Observe rust on bottom of cooler. Must repair and maintain same. Must remove rust. Observed excessive rust on floor of walk in cooler in kitchen. Must remove rust, clean and sanitize. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed missing or stained ceiling tiles in coat room. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed lighting over dish area in disrepair. Must provide adequate lightingi n this area to allow for proper cleaning. Observed missing light shield over dish area. Must provide.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking under 1 compartment sink in pantry area. Must repair and maintain. Observed pvc pipe from walk in cooler emptying onto floor in kitchen. Must extend pipe to nearest floor drain. Must maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted dishes of cooked food items (broccoli,egg plant,brussel sprouts,asparagus,carrots,zucchini,onions,red bell peppers etc.)held on display on table near the main dining area at the front entrance,not protected from public contamination, not wrapped and covered, and no sneeze guards.manager immediately removed said food items. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Wheeled bulk food containers in kitchen not labeled.instructed to label and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Fan covers and shelvings inside the coolers and manual can opener and housing attached require a detail cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises including floor drains require a detail ckeaning and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Missing 2 ceiling tiles near the dish machine.instructed to provide and maintain. Walls and ceilings inside the walk-in-coolers are not clean.instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs in kitchen area above the cooking equipments.instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions from basement storage rooms due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted multi use utensils (plates,cups, bowls etc) on shelving and front prep area not covered. Instructed to invert or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside basement walk in cooler and inside liquor room. Instructed to clean, replace or repaint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration on the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.must also clean and sanitize all soda gun holders at the bar with brownish slim.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted some grease spills on floor along wall base of cooking equipment and old food particles and debris on floor between refrigeration units. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items (mouh fish,salmon,veal chop,beef rib eye,pouch duck)inside walk in cooler packaged using a vacuum pack that is not approved by the city of chicago, health department. 65 lbs of products were tagged and held for inspection. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-005(a).

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted multi use utensils (plates,cups, bowls etc) on shelving and front prep area not covered. Instructed to invert or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside basement walk in cooler and inside liquor room. Instructed to clean, replace or repaint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted food spill inside upright freezer at the basement prep area, also noted dirt inside dipper well by the ice cream freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors (wet) underneath 3 compartment sink and dish washer. Must also clean and maintain floors at the basement dry storage by the syrup dispenser and floors underneath shelving at the liquor dry storage also at the basement....noted a hole (opening on wall of employee bathroom at the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on ceiling inside liquor storage room of basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted wash cloths on prep table at the kitchen. Instructed to store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted cooked food items (asparagus, beets,zucchini,onions etc)on display by the main dinning area at the front entrance. Instructed to provide a protective cover and serving spoons. Manager immediately removed food items and denatured 6lbs of products worth $40.00. Citation issued for serious violation.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted multi use utensils (plates,cups, bowls etc) on shelving and front prep area not covered. Instructed to invert or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside basement walk in cooler and inside liquor room. Instructed to clean, replace or repaint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted food spill inside upright freezer at the basement prep area, also noted dirt inside dipper well by the ice cream freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors (wet) underneath 3 compartment sink and dish washer. Must also clean and maintain floors at the basement dry storage by the syrup dispenser and floors underneath shelving at the liquor dry storage also at the basement....noted a hole (opening on wall of employee bathroom at the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on ceiling inside liquor storage room of basement food prep/storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted wash cloths on prep table at the kitchen. Instructed to store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean utensils shelf stored too close to floor, instructed to keep all clean utensils 6" off floor or higher.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Missing covers at ice bins for front bar area, instructed mgr to install covers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean, food debris noted on blade housing and cover, instructed to clean and sanitize slicer properly.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in several prep coolers, instructed to install.