Coco Pazzo Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2013, Coco Pazzo Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Coco Pazzo Cafe dates to Oct 20, 2022.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged cooler door gasket at front prep area, instructed to replace.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: condensation noted on walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to insulate to prevent condensation.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED, CONCENTRATION LEVELS, CONTACT TIMES ETC) FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LARGE COOKING POTS).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE COFFEE/BREAD PREP AREA AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CAULK ON THE WALL BY THE THREE COMP SINK PEELING AND WITH A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON IT. MUST RE-CAULK, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE DRAIN COVER IN A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE PIZZA PREP AREA EXHAUST VENTILATION GRATE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED COOKWARE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT COFFEE STATION ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, FLOUR ...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SOFT CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BAR AREA ICE BIN NOT COVERED NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY AT BACK OF BLADE, ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHES ON THE DRAINBOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPPING AT FORNT BETWEEN DOORS AND AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE MOP SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLERS DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 6, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER MISSING INSULATION CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY AND GREASY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, DEEP GROVES BETWEEN TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WATER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT ALL KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 Oct 20, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coco Pazzo Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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 five 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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