COCORO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND ONE CONTAINER WITH CLAMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THEN WHEN THE SHELLFISH ARE ALL CONSUMED,TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WIORTH $17.95 TOTAL 3.2 DURING INSPECTION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER A ND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVE CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER PORTION INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. INSIDE THE CABINETS ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS CLOSE TO THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH SYPUP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE ON THE MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE ON THE MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.