Cocktail
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2011
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Across the available record, Cocktail has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Cocktail was last inspected on Aug 10, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Cocktail's record stops at Aug 10, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-3-11 #585220
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL TO CLASS.INFORMATION GIVEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072523-12
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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. ADDITONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDE AT FRONT DOOR(WEST BOTTOM CORNER).
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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. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOOR FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT(WALL DEBRIS, ALSO KEEP BASEMENT DRY.
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Aug 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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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. REMOVE SEDIMENT FROM THE LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Aug 12, 2010
License
6 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. BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR.
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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. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM, MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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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. MUST INSTALL DOOR WITH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT MENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST HAVE VENTILATION IN BOTH FRONT WASHROOMS.
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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. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocktail last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocktail on file is from Aug 10, 2011. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocktail?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocktail.
Has Cocktail's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocktail have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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