Cosi

259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Cosi stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Cosi since Mar 3, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INPSECTION. INTERIOR TEMPERATURE WAS 52.8F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 53F BY THEIR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN THE COOLER OUT OF TEMPERATURE WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR DETAILS). REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE: FOUND PESTO CHICKEN AT 52.3F, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.8F, BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 50.5F, SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP AT 50.8F, DELI MEAT AT 54.3F, CREAM CHEESES AT 51F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.5F, HUMMUS AT 51F, AND PORK BELLY AT 52.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ICE CHUTE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ALONG THE EDGES OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 10, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ICE.

Dec 12, 2014

License

2 minor violations.

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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 1/4 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

Nov 18, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosi on file is from Mar 3, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosi?

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

Has Cosi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cosi have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cosi 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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