Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 25, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello's record stops at Oct 25, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS (20LBS) EACH OF BEEF CHILI AND BUTTERNUT SOUP HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH TIGHT CLOSED LIDS WITH MADE DATE OF A DAY BEFORE ( 10-24 )AT TEMP RANGING 70.4F-74.3F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO KEEP SUCH FOOD HELD AT 41 F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND LARGE 20LBS CHILI BEEF, HEAVY BUTTERNUT SOUP CONTAINER STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER COVERED TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SMALLER CONTAINER, COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE THE COOLING DOWN PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WITH A DOG WALKED IN FACILITY THAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A SERVICE DOG, NO EMPLOYEE ASKED CUSTOMER TO VERIFY IF THE DOG IS A SERVICE ANIMAL, INSTRUCTED MGT NOT TO ALLOW LIVE ANIMALS OTHER THAN SERVICE ANIMAL IN THE RETAIL FOOD FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND ICE BIN AT FRONT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO A BARRIER NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT FOOD BUFFET LINE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE MAYONNAISE CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AND REUSED TO DISPENSE CONDIMENTS NEAR SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD SERVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN BOTTOM OF DRIP TRAY AT COCA COLA SELF SERVICE MACHINE, CAUSING LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR BELOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND ON SALAD BAR COLD HOLD UNIT INCLUDING: 5 LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $12 AT 50.0F, 1 LB OF HARD BOILED EGGS OUT OF SHELL VALUED AT $3 AT 48.9F, 3LBS OF TUNA SALAD VALUED AT $16 AT 45.9, 4LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESE AT 45.9F VALUED AT $20, .5 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $2 AT 51.8F, 3LBS OF BEETS VALUED AT $3 FOUND AT 47.4F, 3LBS OF COOKED QUINOA VALUED AT $5 FOUND AT 47.5, 4LBS OF KALE AND COUSCOUS SALADS VALUED AT $10 AT 53.2F, 5LBS OF ASSORTED SLICED MELON VALUED AT $10 AT 50.7F, 1.5 LBS OF COTTAGE CHEESE VALUED AT $2 AT 48.4F, 1.5 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $6 FOUND AT 48.2F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-32-010
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May 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT BREADS ON TABLE TOP AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED/COVERED ALSO OBSERVED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ON WATER TRAY AND AT CORNERS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD FOR BREADS OR REMOVE BREADS FROM COFFEE COUNTER TOP ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR LIQUID FOODS AND WATER FOR CUSTOMERS, NO BOTTLE WASHER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING OR OBTAIN PROPER BOTTLE WASHER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED LARGE BEEF BRISKETS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 55.5F-76.4F. BEEF PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY, BEEF WAS DISCARDED, VALUED AT $100.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND TRAYS OF MUFFINS AND BAGELS STORED AT BAR COUNTER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL OPEN FOOD PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION . ALL TRAYS OF FOOD REMOVED AT THIS TIME AND PER MGR WILL DISCONTINUE SUCH PRACTICE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLES WITH LONG HAIR AND BEARDS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE BEARD AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 9, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND STOVE AT THE COOK'S LINE AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello on file is from Oct 25, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello?
Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello.
Has Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dillman's Delicatessen — Cocello means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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