COZY CORNER DINER & PANCAKE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS..

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 A KNIFE WAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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 ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EGG CARTONS USED AS GREASE TRAP AND STORED ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND NEVER RE-USE EGG CARTONS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EGG CARTONS USED AS GREASE TRAP AND STORED ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND NEVER RE-USE EGG CARTONS.

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.