Cocktail

3359 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cocktail, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cocktail's record stops at Aug 26, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “source of cross contamination controlled i” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cocktail is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 24, 2010

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.

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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: 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.

Aug 12, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocktail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocktail on file is from Aug 26, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocktail?

Across the inspection record, “source of cross contamination controlled i” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocktail.

Has Cocktail's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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