COCULA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZER. A READING WAS TAKEN WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, WHICH WAS 0 PPM. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR (NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISHWASHER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY #7-38-025.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE PRECOOKED AND PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS,SHELVING, BOXES AND ONIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN STORED DISH ON THE COUNTER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER, NOT GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. WHICH WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.