Fail

Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas

3654 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Shared Kitchen ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Jun 16, 2026

Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas was last inspected on June 16, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 16, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

1 critical6 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 76f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health priority 7-38-005

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (72f) at multiple sinks. Instructed manager to provide hot water under city pressure with at least 100f at handwashing sinks and 110f at 3-compartment sink. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 50)

    Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in men washroom. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-12 citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris under shelving in dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 no sink stoppers available at warewashing sink as required. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  3. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observd front prep handsink without hot running water during time of inspection. Noted cold running water @66f. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at least 100-120f at all times for proper hand washing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-door cooling unit as well as walk-in cooler not working during time of inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain cooling units. Must have sufficient refrigation to meet the needs of the operation. Priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). No citation issued. Units tagged and held for inspection.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. NOTED 2 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER ALONGSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers available at warewashing sink as required. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room doors not self-closing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate on premise during time inspection. Instructed to provide at least one cfm certificate holder on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observd front prep handsink without hot running water during time of inspection. Noted cold running water @66f. Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at least 100-120f at all times for proper hand washing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-door cooling unit as well as walk-in cooler not working during time of inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain cooling units. Must have sufficient refrigation to meet the needs of the operation. Priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). No citation issued. Units tagged and held for inspection.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. NOTED 2 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER ALONGSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers available at warewashing sink as required. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room doors not self-closing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle in women's toilet room without a lide, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of valid original city of chicago certified food managers certificate on premise during time inspection. Instructed to provide at least one cfm certificate holder on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.