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COCULA RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

COCULA RESTAURANT 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO 60617 Restaurant
June 1, 2016 Canvass License #25772
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANLDED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(BROKEN FLOOR TILE WITH WATER UNDERNEATH THEM). ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(BROKEN FLOOR TILE WITH WATER UNDERNEATH THEM). ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections