Cosi
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2019
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Cosi stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 15, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cosi dates to Nov 15, 2019.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO BROWNIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TOP OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHERE FRESHLY BAKED BROWNIES WERE STORED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON'S ON SITE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Sep 14, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11, CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED NEST TO MOP SINK AND MOP HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR KEEP RACK AWAY FROM MOP STATION AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM BUILDING UP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100.0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRAY FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TO CITY WATER PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEAR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17; 29-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17 NOT FOR DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS DURING RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER HAD PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT IN THE BACK EMPLOYEE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 9, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP TURKEY CHILI) 3 BAGS (3LBS EACH) OF TURKEY CHILI BEING STORED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BAGS OF TURKEY CHILI WERE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1995576 DATED ON MARCH 15, 2017; 33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 35-OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving by coffee station not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in front kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced.
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May 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODE DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR EDGES OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE HOT SOUP HOLDING UNIT IS STORED TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED SOUP SPLASHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT FLOOR AROUND ALL EDGES AND AT THE MAIN FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SPLASHES OF CAKED ON SOUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROOS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED, 3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE KNOBS, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEPING LIVE POTTERY PLANTS IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTURCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE .SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.
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Aug 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.
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Apr 2, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS AND 5 IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST WITH PROCESS. CITATION #78204-14 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS BY ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALLBASE TILES BY DOOR IN PREP/REAR AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP. SINK
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.
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Apr 20, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DUST STUCK ON, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REMOTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD NOTED, 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: MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER BEHIND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL NEXT TO FRONT DOUGH PREP TABLE CHIPPED WITH ROUGH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cosi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cosi on file is from Nov 15, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cosi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Cosi.
Has Cosi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cosi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cosi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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