COCINA FUSION
1900 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · CATERING/CAFE
14 inspections
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED FOIL ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR CHLORINE WARE WASHING MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC ACQUIRED TEST STRIPS WHILE ON SITE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE TWO DOOR COOLERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Non-Inspection
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- Canvass
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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5 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM/GREASE TRAP SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- FOUND A BUILD UP OF AN ORANGE RESIDUE INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL THREE DRAIN PLUGS ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE/REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BROKEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, LARGE CRACKS IN FLOORS, AND HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR REAR STORAGE. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS ROOM.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL & DATE BULK COOKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN FREEZER & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FANGUARD COVER ,SHELVING UNITS,VENTILATION UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WHERE NEEDED MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THE SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN LINEN STORAGE AREA & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT ALL DOORS,MISSING WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE TRIM AT UNUSED PIZZA OVEN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LINEN STORAGE AREA & WHERE NEEDED,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION ON ICE MACHINE & MOP SINK TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT POOLING WATER ON FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING FAUCET HANDLES & MIDDLE SINK NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING & BROKEN TOILET SEATS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN,(CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIDS OF THE FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- FILTER IN THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Interior panel of ice machine, exterior of cooking equipment, sinks and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Light not working inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace non-working bulb. Light bulbs not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulbs.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED FRONT CABINET COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMOKER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MUST SEAL HOLE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.---------MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DINING AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO MOP SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND OVEN IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR TRANSFER UNDER HOOD.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED