Cochiaros Pizza #4

3555 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Cochiaros Pizza #4 appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. Cochiaros Pizza #4 was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 13 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cochiaros Pizza #4 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE WHERE PIZZA BOXES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY CLEANING, PAINTING AND SEALING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG SAME WALL AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR & BASEBOARDS.
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90
May 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKSLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK. FOOD TRAYS FOR SERVICE ARE STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED PILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERTOP BETWEEN FRONT HANDSINK AND COUNTERTOP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/16/2023, REPORT #2575936. #58-- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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86
May 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:1/4" INCH OPENING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOP OF PIZZA OVEN AND STORAGE SHELFS AT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY TO BE MISSING REMINDERS ON MENU PLACARD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE ITEM THE ADVISORY IS TO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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90
Aug 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY TO BE MISSING REMINDERS ON MENU PLACARD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE ITEM THE ADVISORY IS TO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING CHEMICAL STRENGTH OF SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT ON SITE-REPEAT VIOLATION SEE REPORT#2222855 DATED 9/24/2018 CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP DOOR OF REFRIGERATION FOOD PREP AREA FALLING APART FROM THE HINGES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE REST ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100=0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE-REPEAT VIOLATION-SEE REPORT#2222855 DATED 9/24/2019--SEE #60 BELOW
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Sep 24, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCRED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT THE COSUMER ADVISORY UP ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100=0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE
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61
Aug 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1966363 DATED 10/13/16. #45-FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, AND FOUND NO PROOF OF WHEN HIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM,AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Oct 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING GRILL AND COOKING FRYERS, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, AND FOUND NO PROOF OF WHEN HIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
May 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LID AREA TO PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SELVES OF FREEZER, COOKING GRILL AND COOKING FRYERS, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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86
Oct 28, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. WITNESSED EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, HAMBURGER BUN, FRIES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8-14-15 NOT CORRECTED. NO REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEAL WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
Aug 14, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1532416 ISSUED ON 03-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEAL WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT/BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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74
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR DRAINS AND WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AS CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY ABOVE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Oct 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food item not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler, and reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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78
Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1307229 DATED:2/20/13. 30 Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer. 05/20/2013 32 Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 05/20/2013 33 Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack, cooler shelving and storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. 05/20/2013 34 Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners). 05/20/2013 36 Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, walk in cooler, shall be provided. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 2/11/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR DEEP FRYER,MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,ICE MAKER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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74
Feb 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack, cooler shelving and storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathroom, shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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74
Jun 4, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; 1 DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN INSTRUCTED MUST CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE HOLE MUST BE REPLACED OR PROPERLY SEALED
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Nov 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets, sinks, exterior of equipment and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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78
Feb 1, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to repair equipment or remove.
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82
Jan 24, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. 38-030.
24
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to repair equipment or remove.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE AND DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;ATTACHED CHAIN ON METAL SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLER FULL OF DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER TABLE IN CASHIER'S AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES /CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA,ABOVE PIZZA HOT HOLDING AREA ,ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED;LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA AND DINING AREA NEEDS CLEANING
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cochiaros Pizza #4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cochiaros Pizza #4 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cochiaros Pizza #4?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Cochiaros Pizza #4.

Has Cochiaros Pizza #4's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cochiaros Pizza #4 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cochiaros Pizza #4 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cochiaros Pizza #4 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cochiaros Pizza #4 is inspected around two times per year on average.