Cosi
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Cosi, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 1, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The most recent inspection at Cosi is from Nov 1, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cosi trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI PRODUCT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD CONTAINER STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL CONTAINERS WHEN ITEM IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE REAR COOLER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 51.3F, 50.8F. FOOD REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED, AT COST APPROX $ 20.00 CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance on edge of ice chute in ice machine in rear prep. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance on edge of ice chute in ice machine in rear prep. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. Observed debris build up on lower interior of standing freezer in rear prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found several areas of floors that are cracked or have holes in the surface in front prep area towards the middle, and in rear prep throughout kitchen. Found loose coving towards the back of the kitchen near walk in cooler door. Must repair. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must fill all crack or holes. Found excessive dirt build up around floor drain, behind ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found missing ceiling tile in office. Must replace. Must maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mops improperly stored laying in the soiled utility sink. Must properly store mops by hanging them to dry (off of the floor). Must maintain same.
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Dec 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 1-LB OF PLAIN CREAM CHEESE AT PREP COOLER AT 46.4F, AND 2-LBS OF COOKED BBQ CHICKEN IN COOLER AT 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER METHODS OF THAWING FOODS FOR FUTHER PROCESSING OF USE.FOUND BAG SOUPS INSIDE OF A WARMER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA BEING THAWED AND HEATED INSIDE OF HOT WATER .INSTRUCTED THAT STEAM TABLES,BAIN MARIES,WARMERS AND OTHER HOT HOLDING FACILITIES ARE PROHIBITED FOR RAPID HEATING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. TEMPERATURE OF SOUP 155.6F. MUST THAW FOODS UNDER COLD POTABLE RUNNING WATER,MICROWAVE OVEN OR UNDER REFRIGERATOR,REHEATING TO 165F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPSEATURES INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 2 (3-LB EACH) PACKAGES OF HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,44.0F, 2-PLAIN CREAM CHEESE TUBS (3-LBS EACH AND 1LB INSIDE COOLER AT 47.0F,45.6F,44.9F.MUST PLAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 13-LBS AT COST/$50.00,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD ORDERS AND HANDLING FOOD USING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES,(IE NOT WASHING HANDS ). ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH GLOVES ON ADJUSTING HAT TOUCHING HAIR WHEN HAT ALMOST FELL OFF .EMPLOYEE DIDNT WASH HANDS ,KEPT SAME GLOVES ON TO FINISH ORDER. THE NEXT EMPLOYEE LEFT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER, WHEN INTO THE BACK SEVERAL TIMES,EACH TIME HE CAME BACK INTO THE PREP AREA., EMPLOYEE WOULD ONLY PUT GLOVES ON, SOMETIMES ONLY ONE GLOVE BUT NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS BEFORE HANDLING CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS.ALSO THE SAME EMPLOYEE TOUCHED MOVING HIS LONG BRAIDS WITH GLOVES ON AND DIDNT WASH HIS HANDS.INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON UPPER AND WALL AREAS OF ICE MACHINE AND ATTACHED UPPER PARTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE MACHINE ,AND ICE CANNOT BE USE-.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES.APPROX 10 LBS OF RICE IN HOT UNIT MAINTAINED AT 122.5F, 1LB ROAST BEEF AT 47.6F, 1LB BBQ CHICKEN AT 46.7F. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 25.00-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,MOP,DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.
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Dec 14, 2015
Complaint
5 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 INTERIOR ICE CHUTE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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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 ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND AROUND THE BREAD BAKING OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ENTIRE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA CEILING VENT PIPES COVERED ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST ACCUMULATION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AS WELL AS AT THE SPRAYER BASE AT SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 9 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROLERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLE DOWN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR INNER TRIM AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LID TO REMOVE GRIME AND DEAD INSECTS.
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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 ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRI UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP AT WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST SEAL SMALL CRACKS BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION AROUND THE CORNER TRIM, AND REPLACE ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST RECAULK BASE WHERE 3-COMP SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING TO BE GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS FOUND CLUTTERED AT THE HALLWAY AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND STAFF COATS, PERSONAL BAGS, BACKPACKS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL AT REAR. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER RACKS LOCATED IN BUILDING HALLWAY AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP CRACK AT INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF LOW COOLER AT NEXT TO BREAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. HANDLE OF PULL DOWN COVER OF UPPER COLD FOOD HOLDING UNIT AT SAME LOCATION MISSING. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BUILDING HALLWAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COFFEE BREWING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF BOXES AND OTHER TRASH TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP SEEMS INTO CUTTING BOARD AT PREP SANDWICH COUNTER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP NOZZLE ON SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE RESIDUE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Mar 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER PANELS, ICE CHUTE, TUBINGS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, WITH PINKISH/SLIME & MILDEW/MOLDY-LIKE SUBSTANCES BUILDING-UP AT THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (UNIT TAGGED) All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS & ANY PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN "TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY VENTS AT BAKING OVEN & ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. ANY CEILING TILE MISSING MUST BE REPLACED AT REAR PREP AREA. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced & make surfaces smooth & easily cleanable. The grease trap is showing evidence of wear & tear- must replace. Cabinet doors at front prep line must be fixed also (in poor repair).
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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. Interior panel of ice machine, interior ledges of front coolers, cabinets of garbage bins by condiment stations, need cleaning-due to food debris, dust, or dirt.
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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. Floors along walls under sinks & equipment at front prep line nee detailed cleaning.
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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. Dust build-up on walls around oven, interior of hood, & at a ceiling to the right of oven must be kept clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky pipes under front & rear prep sinks, & at hot water knob of rear rpep sink must be fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cosi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cosi on file is from Nov 1, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cosi?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight 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 three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cosi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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