Cocula Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at lower right corner of rear exit door near walk in cooler. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets at three compartment sinks in bar and dishwashing area(rinse/sanitizer compartment faucet). Observed leaking sprayer at rinse sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking from bottom of three compartment sink in dishwashing area in between wash and rinse compartments when wash compartment is drained. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of outside grease container and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpster and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on multiple ceiling vents in rear prep area and dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from ceiling vents in rear prep area/dishwashing area and smoothly repaint for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed non smooth area on floor in walkway of cookline in rear prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair non smooth area on floor in walkway of cookline in rear prep area for ease of cleanability and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed stove with one burner in rear prep area not completely installed under ventilation system. Instructed to have all stoves with burners installed completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Common name missing on spice containers. Instd to label with common name and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking in prep cooler causing water accumulation on bottom of cooler. Instd to repair and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: One burner stove not under ventilation hood. Instd to have completely under ventilation hood or remove from premises

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

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

Inspector’s note: Container of limes and container of sealed cherries stored on floor in bar. Instd to elevate all food items 6 items and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Waste water backing up from floor drain underneath 1-compartment scrape sink at warewashing area when draining/runnng sink. Instd to repair and have properly draining. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed bowl used as scoop in various dry storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove bowl and replace with utensils with handles to prevent bare-hand contact with dry food when scooping and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed ice scoop stored directly in ice at ice machine. Instructed to remove scoop and store with food-contact surface of utensil stored directly in the food item to avoid bare-hand contact with food when handling the utensil and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed gaskets at front kitchen area coolers in poor repair and soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace gaskets with a clean, smooth, and easily cleanable model

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed aluminum foil used to line nonfood-contact surfaces (food storage shelves) throughout kitchen areas. Observed cardboard used to line dry storage shelves in the rear storage area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and cardboard and use a surface that is smooth, free from sharp edges, and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed soil and debris on the interior cavity of the 3-door cooler along the main kitchen line. Instructed to clean and sanitize nonfood-contact surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed small leaks at bar area handwashing sink and front kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing. Observed dish machine area handwashing sink faucet fixture in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace plumbing fixtures and maintain plumbing fixtures in good repair at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unnecessary items behind the soda machine in server area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from the premises and maintain an area free of items not necessary for food operation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 70 rodent droppings in areas throughout the facility: on the floor behind the soda machine in the server area and beneath the handwashing sink in the front kitchen area. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bowl used as scoop in various dry storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove bowl and replace with utensils with handles to prevent bare-hand contact with dry food when scooping and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice at ice machine. Instructed to remove scoop and store with food-contact surface of utensil stored directly in the food item to avoid bare-hand contact with food when handling the utensil and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at front kitchen area coolers in poor repair and soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace gaskets with a clean, smooth, and easily cleanable model.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used to line nonfood-contact surfaces (food storage shelves) throughout kitchen areas. Observed cardboard used to line dry storage shelves in rear storage area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and cardboard and use surface that is smooth, free from sharp edges, and easily-cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil and debris on the interior cavity of the 3-door cooler along the main kitchen line. Instructed to clean and sanitize nonfood-contact surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leaks at bar area handwashing sink and front kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing. Observed dish machine area handwashing sink faucet fixture in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace plumbing fixtures and maintain plumbing fixtures in good repair at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items behind the soda machine in server area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from the premises and maintain area free of items not necessary to food operation.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed bulk ingredient containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16- noted unfinished concrete floors in the dishwash area. Instructed person in charge that floors shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surface. Instructed to seal unfinished floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk ingredient containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished concrete floors in the dishwash area. Instructed person in charge that floors shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surface. Instructed to seal unfinished floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain off floor

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment improperly stored on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain off floor

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 1 burner stove not under ventilation hood. Instd to locate completely under ventilation system of remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): black milk type crates being used to store vegetables. Instd to use proper food grade containers that are smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): black milk type crates being used to store vegetables. Instd to use proper food grade containers that are smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored, exposing mouth piece. Instd to store properly (ie handle up)

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

Inspector’s note: Black milk type crates being used to store vegetables. Instd to use proper food grade containers that are smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous violation not corrected from report #1932639, date 6/13/2016 correct by date 9/13/2016. #32 observed the drail lines and the cold plate in contact with consumable ice in the ice bin behind bar management instructed to separate cold plate and drain lines from consumable ice. Also the cutting boards on the top of the prep table with deep dark grooves. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items in walk in cooler with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to ensure that all items in sotrage need to have proper labels and dates.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container in rear prep area with crack in lower right corner. Instructed manager to replace and maintain, at all times. Observed no splash guard between hand sink and 3 compartment sink in rear dish area. Instructed manager to install splash gaurd in area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black substance at caukling in 3 compartment area, in bar area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and reseal araea.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at 3 compartment sink, underneath the sanitizing sink gasket area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly thawed in the food prep area. Observed a pot filled with cold water being used to thaw beef tongues and a garbage can filled with cold water used to thaw shrimp. Management was instructed on the proper ways to thaw potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the cutting boards on top of the prep table with deep drak stains. Observed the drain lines and the cold plate in contact with consumable ice in the ice bin behind the bar. Management instructed to separate cold plate and drain lines from consumable ice. Replace the broken lid for the salt bulk storage container that is held together with duct tape. Replace any broken lids for food storage containers in the walk-in cooler. Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use food grade storage bags only.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables, ice machine interior, interior of microwaves, stove top.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the ceiling tiles that have been pulled back in the food prep area. Clean the walls of the dishwashing area with food debris on them. Clean the dirty ceiling tiles with dirt and dust on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container lid broken being held together with duct tape, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the stove top, not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize the #10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the dish area, instructed to remove/dry mop. Also clean floor under and around rear cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty dry storage shelves with cardboard used as shelf liner. All cardboard and rust must be removed and all surfaces of shelves need to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean floors behind soda dispenser in serveice area. Must clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water and broken floor tiles within walk in cooler outside of walk in freezer. Must remove standing water and repair broken floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plumbing leak at 3 compartment sink, and plumbing leak at handles of 3 compartment sink at bar. Repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under chip holding area north wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean dusty ceiling vent rear prep area.also clean rear dish room light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under chip holding area north wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean dusty ceiling vent rear prep area.also clean rear dish room light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from shelves inside 2 door reach-in cooler also must replace cutting board in the rear prep area near prep cooler has open seams

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach-in freezer in rear storage room

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in rear storage room near exit door

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage shelves has some rust on them. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the kitchen has some grease buildup

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield in the prep area has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the prep area has dust buildup

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage shelves has some rust on them. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the kitchen has some grease buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield in the prep area has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the prep area has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Inbetween fryers and underneath flat top grill not clean, grease/debris build-up. Instd to clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding lightshields with dust accumulation. Clean same. Walk-in cooler ceiling not clean. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink and at base of faucet at bar exposed sink. Repair same. Repair loose handle at bar exposed handsink

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

Inspector’s note: Inbetween fryers and underneath flat top grill not clean, grease/debris build-up. Instd to clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding lightshields with dust accumulation. Clean same. Walk-in cooler ceiling not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink and at base of faucet at bar exposed sink. Repair same. Repair loose handle at bar exposed handsink.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER.RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED AT HOOD & MOP SINK CLOSET.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE DRAIN LINE HOSE AT WALK IN COOLER FROM OUTSIDE SEWER.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES AND LIQUOR .OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS SEPERATE FROM FOOD.