COCORO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434337 DATED 3/27/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#31 NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (BOWLS,PLATES,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVEING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.#32 NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#33 NOTED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR PREP AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS. #35 NOTED CEILING AT THE SECOND FLOOR INPOOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING TILES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE MISSING TILES.#38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN AND FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.#43 NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR NOT PROPERLT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND PREPARED BY DATE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES WITH FOIL OR CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.