COZY CORNER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 5 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT COFFEE STATIONS, FRONT PREP AREAS/REAR . MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND 2 COFFEE STATIONS LOCATED AT CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE 3 COFFEE ERNS EXPOSED, HAND SINK NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP,IT ONLY 2 STEPS AWAY FROM THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND SOUTH WEST SIDE WHERE THERE IS 3 STEPS AWAY FROM THE SEATING AREA IS COFFEE STATION 2 COFFEE ERNS EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO BARRIER BETWEEN THIS SAID AREA. ALSO, FOUND FRONT COUNTER AREAS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS WITH ANY BARRIERS. (4FEET OPENINGS FRONT AND SIDES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 2 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOMS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS)SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOMS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 2 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOMS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS)SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOMS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.