Pass

Cocina Economica

3140 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 21, 2026

Cocina Economica was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed beige and pink moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed no right splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to install right splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of food or equipment in three compartment sink to the right of handwashing sink.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed live potted plants stored on shelf above cold holding unit. Instructed to remove live potted plants from shelf above cold holding unit to prevent contamination of equipment next to and food or prep surfaces below live potted plants in front prep area

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed water leaking from rear lower left side of left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed holes around pipes underneath and hole to the left of handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair holes in said area for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed grease buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard lining interior of some areas of hood. Instructed to remove cardboard lining from interior of hood.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beige and pink moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no right splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to install right splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of food or equipment in three compartment sink to the right of handwashing sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live potted plants stored on shelf above cold holding unit. Instructed to remove live potted plants from shelf above cold holding unit to prevent contamination of equipment next to and food or prep surfaces below live potted plants in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises. Instructed to provide at all times test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of chlorine sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed water leaking from rear lower left side of left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes around pipes underneath and hole to the left of handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair holes in said area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard lining interior of some areas of hood. Instructed to remove cardboard lining from interior of hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine interior surface soiled with black substance. Instructed to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper stored improperly directly on the ice in the ice bin. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or covers to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to cover prep area table/equipment. Instructed to remove and use smooth cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing/no covered receptacle in employee washroom. Instructed to provide cover.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate posted. Instructed to provide current/updated certificate and post.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken and cracked floor tiles near rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice manager training at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear dish area to be inaccessible with hot and cold spigots turned off, as well as soiled towel in basin. Instructed person in charge to maintain all handwashing sinks at all times with hot and cold running water under city pressure and clear basin. (manager corrected during inspection) priority foundation#7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handwashing sink, washbowl sink, 1-compartment sink and 3-compartment sink. I informed the person in charge of hot water generation and distribution systems that shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Must correct and maintain. (hot water restored during inspection) priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control report on site (last inspection from 3/2023). Instructed person in charge to obtain pest control service with verifiable pest control report from licensed pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloth stored in handsink basin. Instructed person in charge to store all wiping cloths in use in container with sanitizer.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken and cracked floor tiles near rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original certificate, as well as certified manager, must be on site at all times, tcs foods are being prepared or served (chicken, eggs). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard between rear exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood ventilation above stove in front prep area not functioning. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.