Cosina Grill

1706-1708 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Cosina Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 6, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Cosina Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 6, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cosina Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA (BY PREP/DINING AREA DOOR). MUST REPLACED ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR STANDING REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES/HAVE ALL CEILING TILES TIGHT FITTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosina Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosina Grill on file is from Sep 6, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosina Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cosina Grill.

Has Cosina Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cosina Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cosina Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.