COCORO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS; CHEF WAS ROLLING SUSHI RICE WITH BARE HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. COOK PICKED UP AND PLATED TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THEY MUST NOT HAVE ANY BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT-FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-010 (A) (B)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FLY TRAP LIGHT BEING USED STORED BEHIND FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE CUT LETTUCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW SUSHI FISH STORED ABOVE CUT AVOCADO IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE ANY RAW MEAT PRODUCTS ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ONTO ICED BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (COOKED SEAWEED) STORED IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH LABELS OF FOOD ITEM AND 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOY SAUCE BOTTLES BEING WASHED IN DISH AREA FOR REUSE. MUST NOT REUSE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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: OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

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: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

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.