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Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena

3824 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2013
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena is from Aug 5, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER ON THE FINAL WATER RINSE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHILE WASHING THE DISHES. SANITIZER RESULT IS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER THE RIGHT WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOW TO PUT AND TEST THE SANITIZER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
8
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP N THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST COTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPETION RECEIPT UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER .
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD,WITH DEEP CUTS AND NOT MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LID /DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. TENANTS PERSONAL BELONGING, OLD CASHIER MACHINE, CHAIRS, BALLOONS, DECORATIONS,ETC ALL STORED ON THE FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS, TO STORE ALL ITEMS/OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM THE WALLS, TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING.PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE.
43
61
Aug 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 50.7F TO 54.6F.EVEN THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 54.0F.TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF.RICE BEANS AND ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ONE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 62.7F; ONE PLASTIC CONTAINER COOKED RICE WITH SAUCE AND LENTIL AT TEMP OF 59.7F; COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 50.7F.SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.5F; RAVIOLI FILLED WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 49.6F-50.0F, AND 52.7F. SOFRITO AT TEMP OF 56.7F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.9F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED, HOWEVER OWNER/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON SATURDAY: 8-11-12. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25, VALUE 500. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CHEST FREEZERS LID LINER BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,KITCHEN AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER PIPE AT BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED IF PIPE AREA WASTE WATER PIPE, CHEST FREEZER MUST BE RELOCATE FROM UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM PART DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(NORTH-WEST CORNER), ALSO KEEP AREA DRY,INCLUDED BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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70
Nov 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena on file is from Aug 5, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena.

Has Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coquito Cocina Puertorriquena 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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