COCULA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT THE TACO STATION, STAFF PLACED SHREDDED CHEESE, CHOPPED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE ON 8 TACOS, WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED STAFF GARNISHING SEVERAL PLATES AT COOK LINE WITH BARE, SUCH AS SHREDDED LETTUCE, SLICE CUCUMBERS AND SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE GLVOES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC., TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT, WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

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: 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.

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: 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.

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 BLACK SUBSTANCE AT CAUKLING IN 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESEAL ARAEA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AT CAUKLING IN 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESEAL ARAEA.

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.