Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches Inc.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove foil liner on top and around grill in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around kitchen and in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Found over 30 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls, under and behind the storage shelves in rear storage area, 20 droppings inside the boiler room and over 15 mouse droppings along the walls, under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all reach-in and prep coolers in the kitchen, interior and exterior surfaces of hand sinks and 3 compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior of all cooking equipment (stove, fryer) in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout kitchen and in rear storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around kitchen and in rear storage area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside reach-in cooler and prep coolers infront and in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and provide label for food storage containers (sugar, salt, seasoning etc) identified with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (condensed and evaporated milk) into food grade container for proper food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with dust and grease accumulation underneath prep table in front prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind/under handsink in rear prep/dishwashing area in poor repair. Instructed to fix. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on bottom of two door cooler, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on surfaces of all cooking equipment,located in rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area coolers and coolers door rails. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide a backflow prevention device for the ice machine and make it visible.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build-up on prep area ceiling ventilation covers als observed food/grime build-up on floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink. Manager removed cutting board

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on pipes under the three compartment sink.repair cause with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

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

Inspector’s note: Grimed,porous raw wood holding up pipes under three compartment sink,remove. Replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted in use large pots on top the stove and throughout the premises, too large to be washed,rinsed, and sanitized at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind the cooking line. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking base faucet at three compartment sink, repair cause

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor throughout the premises, behind and under cooking equipment, under shelves, and cooler units.clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(bread).must label.

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

Inspector’s note: Found pots not stored properly. Must store inverted.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found large pots at premises to large to be washed,rinsed, and sanitized at 3 compartment sink. Must remove large pots or provide written alternative manual warewashing procedure.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices installed at ice machine waterline. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepackaged "grab and go " items need to be labeled with name and address of facility as well as ingredient list and allergen information.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood board with slicer and grinder on top. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slicer needs to be disassebled and cleaned in detail.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor around floor drain under 3 compartment sink unclean with food and dirt deposits. Clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood and filters with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain hood and filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food items inside the refrigeration units not properly labeled, stored inside tin cans and some stored in grocery bags. Instructed to label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date. Must also store all food items inside approved food grade containers with tight fitting lisd

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gaskets at the 3 door refrigeration units. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom u-joint of the hand wash sink at the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the rear prep area by 2 door refrigeration. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding place for pest.

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 22 live flies in both washrooms, hallway next to the washrooms and at the front prep/cashier area. No recent pest control service.last report dated 4-24-17. Instructed to have licensed pest co. Service establishment for flies to eliminate or minimize fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for equipment or shelving throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of the cooks line grill with excessive grease and food debris. Interior of the rear tall reach-in freezer with food debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor behind the ice machine with some dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in the rear room used for food preparation or remove meat grinders and slicers.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food prep area. All unnecessary items stored under the stairwell in the rear room next to coolers must be removed and all other stored items must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout the food prep areas must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Employees handling foods/dishes that do not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate must have a food handler certificate.

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

Inspector’s note: Label all dry food containers and all containers in the reach in cooler with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods needs label and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket along the door of the 3 door reach in cooler ripped off. Must repair and maintain. Found frozen meats and fresh vegetables wrapped with grocery bags. Instructed to replace the bags with food grade bags. Must defrost the chest freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Raw wood shelve under the prep table. Must seal or paint the raw wood.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a back flow preventer device on the mop sink faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the sides of the cooking equipment to remove grease buildup- maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometers on premises and for the cooks on staff at all times.