Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House
Last inspected: May 17, 2016
90
Score
Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on May 17, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 17, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 61F, EGGS 44.6F,CUT FRUITS 56.1F.RICE 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA, GO TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPEN THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON TO GET FOOD FROM THE COOLER, OPEN THE DOOR TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND TAKE DISHES TO THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING THE GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING THE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #1441733 DATED 2/19/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 64.6F, CHORITZO 46.8F AND CHICKEN 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE BULK CONTAINERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed.
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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 in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine, shall be provided.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE COMPRESSOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL LITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA AND BATHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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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. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGH OUT FACILITY.
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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. REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AT REAR.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE HAND SPRAYER SCRAP SINK BUILDING DARK-GREEN LIKE OBJECTS.MUST REMOVE FOOD UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND HAND SPRAYER SINK ON DISHMACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House on file is from May 17, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House.
Has Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House 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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