COCULA RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID FOODSERVICE TRAINING.

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.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (CERTIFICATIONS FOR PIC ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO BE RUSTY AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO BE RUSTY AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.