Cousinz Enterprise

11028 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Other

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cousinz Enterprise on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AROUND THE PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

May 30, 2025

License

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ASTRERIK ON THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL EGG ITEMS ON THE BREAKFAST MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ONLY RANGING BETWEEN 117F-127.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE OVEN AND IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OVEN. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A WOODEN LEDGE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AROUND THE PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

Allergen training as required

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousinz Enterprise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousinz Enterprise on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousinz Enterprise?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousinz Enterprise.

Has Cousinz Enterprise's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cousinz Enterprise have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cousinz Enterprise 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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