Cohiba Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2018
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Inspectors have visited Cohiba Cuban Cuisine eight times, with records going back to 2014. Cohiba Cuban Cuisine was last inspected on Jan 19, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cohiba Cuban Cuisine dates to Jan 19, 2018.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT STORAGE AREAS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF REFRIGERATORS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.(MAIN KITCHEN). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO, DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE BURNT BULBS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE(2ND FLOOR BAR) AND MOP SINK FAUCET (2ND FLOOR). FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (1ST FLOOR).
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734740 DATED 3/24/16 NOT CORRECTED: #38;1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. ONE SIDE OF THE SINK REPLACED WITH RAW WOOD THAT IS ROTTING AND CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE PLASTIC OR METAL. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND A GREASE TRAP. #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR (WHITE) TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOLER IN THE STAIRWELL HALLWAY. #45-ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND SUCH CERTIFICATES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE PANINI PRESS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND HOOD FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. ONE SIDE OF THE SINK REPLACED WITH RAW WOOD THAT IS ROTTING AND CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE PLASTIC OR METAL. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND A GREASE TRAP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR (WHITE) TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOLER IN THE STAIRWELL HALLWAY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND SUCH CERTIFICATES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A STEAM TABLE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS BLACK BEAN SOUP AT 76.1F. 2 LBS CHICKEN SOUP AT 97.3F. 3 LBS BEEF AT 73F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY RE-HEATED ON THE STOVE TOP TO 165F OR ABOVE AND THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE NO LOWER THAT 140F. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE. $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES FOR BOTH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUATERNARY) AND CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE (CHLORINE). MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-9-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE SERVER STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE FLATTENED, DISPOSABLE ALUMINUM PANS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND CREVICES AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVER STATION/COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO STORED CLEAN DISHES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. ONE SIDE OF THE SINK REPLACED WITH RAW WOOD THAT IS ROTTING AND CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE PLASTIC OR METAL. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND A GREASE TRAP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR (WHITE) TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOLER IN THE STAIRWELL HALLWAY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT ESPRESSO STATION AND HOSTESS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. LARGE WOODEN PLANTER ON REAR WALK-WAY WITH DIRT AND DEAD PLANTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND SUCH CERTIFICATES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
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Oct 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FLOOR CARPET IN 2ND FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES BROKEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE BATHROOMS DOORS IN 1ST FLOOR SELF-CLOSING. MUST LOCK SIDE DOOR BATHROOM LEADING TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FRONT COFFEE MACHINE AND AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 14, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANHWASH SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION WASV ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FLOOR CARPET IN 2ND FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES BROKEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE BATHROOMS DOORS IN 1ST FLOOR SELF-CLOSING. MUST LOCK SIDE DOOR BATHROOM LEADING TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FRONT COFFEE MACHINE AND AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM CLOSET NEXT TO COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cohiba Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cohiba Cuban Cuisine on file is from Jan 19, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cohiba Cuban Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cohiba Cuban Cuisine.
Has Cohiba Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cohiba Cuban Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cohiba Cuban Cuisine 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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