Akilia Cosina

116 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Akilia Cosina appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Akilia Cosina squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE AND VALVE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 25, 2025
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614077 ON 3/19/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/19/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE AND VALVE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS.
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Mar 19, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS CHICKEN AT 47.8F. A MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL10LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE .
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR AREA IN DISREPRAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL TO PREVENT GRESE AND/OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Sep 3, 2024
License
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDSINK AT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SINK AT DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP. (RETAIL FOODS WITH RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL TO PREVENT GRESE AND/OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akilia Cosina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akilia Cosina on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akilia Cosina?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Akilia Cosina.

Has Akilia Cosina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akilia Cosina have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Akilia Cosina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.