Coco Pazzo Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2016
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Across the available record, Coco Pazzo Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Coco Pazzo Cafe is from Nov 14, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH THE GASKETS THAT HAVE BECOME UNSCREWED FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PINK DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, THE MEAT SLICER IN THE MAIN PREP AND THE GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS TO BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE DRIPPING OFF OF THE SIDE AND ALSO SOILING THE TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND ALSO DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS THAT ARE PRESENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE PRESENT TILES IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN IN THE KITCHEN.
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May 28, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENT COVER AT CEILING BY 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7/25/2015 INSPECTION REPORT #1439432(38)(29)OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. NOT CORRECTTED. 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: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO PLACEMENT IN KNIFE RACK. CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENT COVER AT CEILING BY 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 25, 2014
Recent Inspection
3 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 WALL BY SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, ALSO HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY AT THE STAIRS GOING TO DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE BACK DOOR, BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
3 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 WALL BY SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, ALSO HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY AT THE STAIRS GOING TO DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE BACK DOOR, BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 85.0F OR HIGHER. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH MOLD BUILD UP AND A RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AT DISH MACHINE WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BY SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, ALSO HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND A HOLE IN THE HALLWAY AT THE STAIRS GOING TO DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE BACK DOOR, BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCET BASES AND BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 56.3F, AND TWO LINE PREP COOLERS AT 44F AND 46F. ALL UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND COOKED PASTA. UPON MY RETURN ON 8/7/13 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION, THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F, AND THE PREP LINE COOLERS WERE MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 39.5F AND 42.3F. TECHNICIAN FROM HAYES MECHANICAL WAS ONSITE ON 8/7/13 TO REPAIR THE COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS: COOKED PEAS AT 44.7-52.3F, SAUSAGE AT 51.0F, CHEESE AT 54.3F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 48.2F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 54.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 49.1F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 46.0F, CALAMARI AT 49.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.8F, COOKED RICE AT 45.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 54.5F, SAUSAGE AT 65.1F, SOUP AT 50.5F, HALF AND HALF AT 55.0F, CHEESES AT 54.3F, TURKEY BREAST AT 48.0F, STEAKS AT 44.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 556# OF FOOD WORTH $1670. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY EMPIRE COOLER UPON MY RETURN ON 8/7/13 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jul 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES ABOVE COOKING AREA, HEAVY DUST UNDER PREP TABLES, GRASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ABOVE COOKING LINE, SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING AND BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS NOTED AROUND VENTILATION HOOD, PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN'S CEILING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL CRACKS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELS. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY COOLER SHELVINGS MUST BE CLEANED & RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS, FAN GUARDS & DOOR GASKETS OF SAME COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PIPES UNDER DISHMACHINE & SINKS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM & POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & WAIT STAFF STATION MUST BE REPLACED-TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS UNSDER BAR AREA & IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND A ROUND POST IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED; SURFACE OF THIS POST MUST BE SMOOTH.EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. The racks in walk-0in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove build- up. Cutting boards worn in need of replacing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coco Pazzo Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coco Pazzo Cafe on file is from Nov 14, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coco Pazzo Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Coco Pazzo Cafe.
Has Coco Pazzo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coco Pazzo Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coco Pazzo Cafe 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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