Coco Pazzo

300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Coco Pazzo appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2013. On Aug 14, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged six 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.

15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING AT LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED AT THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SALAD STATION LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHT TO THE WALL AS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING FOR INSECTS.
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90
Jun 23, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE USING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PEST CONTROL (ANDERSON) ARRIVED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR MAIN PASTA PREP-AREA. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MEASURED; CHICKEN LIVER PATE 48.3F (1LBS) AND CHEESE [MOZZARELLA BALLS AND FETA BETWEEN 50-52F (6LBS). ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $165.00 AT A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 7LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECPETACLES INSIDE BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OLD SYRUP ON GROUND NEAR BAG-IN-A-BOX SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: : MINOR LEAK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMP SINK AND ON COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UTILITY PIPE AND HOSE RUNNING ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO ALLOW PROPER FLOOR CLEANING
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Aug 14, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT SLICER WITH HEAVY FOOD WASTE AND GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND BLADE SHARPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING , INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMP SINK AND ON COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UTILITY PIPE AND HOSE RUNNING ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO ALLOW PROPER FLOOR CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND SAUSAGE,HEAVY CREAM, COOKED MUSHROOMS, GRATED PARMESAN, MARINARA SAUCE, LAMB SAUCE, FRESH RAVIOLI, FRESH PASTA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F-48F IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT PASTA STATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (56 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OUT OF THREE REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN PASTA STATION AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48F - 52F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW . REFRIGERATORS ARE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL REFRIDGERATORS ARE READING AT 41F OR BELOW AFTER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE, CAESAR DRESSING, COOKED NOODLES, PANCETTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK ON DINNER MENU, ALSO NOTED BEEF TENDERLOIN AND CARPACCIO ON LUNCH MENU . SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (WHEAT, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITHOUT COMMON NAME INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINE, FOOD CONTAINERS, AND HOT PEPPER SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PASTA STATION STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PASTA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHT BULBS IN SALAD PREPARATION AREA AND LINEN BASEMENT AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH UPTURNED CUPS AND UNCOVERED SILVERWARE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET CUPS MUST BE INVERTED AND SILVERWARE COVERED/WRAPPED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN MISSING COVER IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED THAT THESE ITEMS WERE MOVED FROM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT FRONT DISPLAY TABLE TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED: COOKED ONIONS, 65 DEGREES F; COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 59 DEGREES F; COOKED ZUCCHINI, 65 DEGREES F; COOKED BEANS, 67 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 64 DEGREES F; COOKED TOMATO, 68 DEGREES F; COOKED CAULIFLOWER, 65 DEGREES F; DELI MEATS, 52-54 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 14 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND DELI MEATS) MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BUFFET OF ASSORTED COOKED VEGETABLES, AND DELI MEATS AT FRONT OF DINING ROOM WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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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 ROACH ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. NOTED APPROX. 3 ROACHES ON WALL NEAR LINEN SHELVING AND APPROX. 1 ROACH ON TOP OF COOK'S LOCKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN MISSING COVER IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SOAP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISPENSING APPARATUS. OBSERVED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING MECHANICAL VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM GAP AT BASE OF DISH MACHINE, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO "CLEAN SIDE" DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINBOARD SO ALL EXCESS WATER DRAINS BACKWARD INTO MACHINE AND NOT ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at front prep kitchen without soap and paper towels. Observed hand sink blocked by pans of food, making the hand sink inaccessible. Instructed hand sinks must be easily accessible, and stocked with soap and paper towels at all times, in all prep areas. Operator removed items blocking hand sink, and provided soap and paper towels for hand sink in front prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON DISPLAY NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED ASSORTED DISHES OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS (BROCCOLI,EGG PLANT,BRUSSEL SPROUTS,ASPARAGUS,CARROTS,ZUCCHINI, ETC.)HELD ON DISPLAY ON TABLE NEAR THE MAIN DINING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE,NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets in disrepair on 2 door cooler in basement. Observe rust on bottom of cooler. Must repair and maintain same. Must remove rust. Observed excessive rust on floor of walk in cooler in kitchen. Must remove rust, clean and sanitize. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing or stained ceiling tiles in coat room. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed lighting over dish area in disrepair. Must provide adequate lightingi n this area to allow for proper cleaning. Observed missing light shield over dish area. Must provide.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed pipe leaking under 1 compartment sink in pantry area. Must repair and maintain. Observed pvc pipe from walk in cooler emptying onto floor in kitchen. Must extend pipe to nearest floor drain. Must maintain.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION,FINAL RINSE AT 140F AT THIS TIME,NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO REACH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 180F. MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED DISHES OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS (BROCCOLI,EGG PLANT,BRUSSEL SPROUTS,ASPARAGUS,CARROTS,ZUCCHINI,ONIONS,RED BELL PEPPERS ETC.)HELD ON DISPLAY ON TABLE NEAR THE MAIN DINING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE,NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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 SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CKEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING 2 CEILING TILES NEAR THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-038-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER:- CALAMARI 49.5F,DUCK 53.2F,OCTOPUS 46.3F, SQUID 46.7,SALMON 51.9F, CHICKEN 49.1F,WILD BOAR 49.2F,MUSHROOM 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING ALL TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH BROWNISH SLIM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46F TO 72F INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND ON ICE CONTAINER: GROUND BEEF 51.0F,TOMATOES (SLICED) 51.8F, PANCHETTA 60.5F, DUCK 46.9, GONZOLA CHEESE 51.7F, TOMATOES SAUCE 72.6F, MIXED VEGETABLES 67.1F, MUD FISH 47.7F, GROUND PORK 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS LBS WORTH $ THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 37-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (MOUH FISH,SALMON,VEAL CHOP,BEEF RIB EYE,POUCH DUCK)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER PACKAGED USING A VACUUM PACK THAT IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 65 LBS OF PRODUCTS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILL INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED DIRT INSIDE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS (WET) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ALSO AT THE BASEMENT....NOTED A HOLE (OPENING ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS (ASPARAGUS, BEETS,ZUCCHINI,ONIONS ETC)ON DISPLAY BY THE MAIN DINNING AREA AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER AND SERVING SPOONS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED 6LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILL INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED DIRT INSIDE DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS (WET) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BY THE SYRUP DISPENSER AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ALSO AT THE BASEMENT....NOTED A HOLE (OPENING ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS FOR FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BLADE HOUSING AND COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Pazzo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco Pazzo on file is from Aug 14, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco Pazzo?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Coco Pazzo.

Has Coco Pazzo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coco Pazzo have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coco Pazzo 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 Coco Pazzo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coco Pazzo is inspected roughly once per year on average.