Takorea Cocina
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2020
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Score
Takorea Cocina has been inspected three times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Takorea Cocina since Jan 30, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS 49.8 DEGREES F, CHEESE 53.8 DEGREE F, TOFU 54.3 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 10 LBS AND $70 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 3-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHICKEN WINGS, PULLED PORK, BEEF, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND HAVE DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KIMCHI IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREPARED ON SITE, WITH NO VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. INSTRUCTED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY BEFORE USING FOOD ADDITIVES OR ADDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS VINEGAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OR STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF KIMCHI ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INCORPORATE HACCP PLAN AND OBTAIN VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR PREPARATION OF KIMCHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, MARINADE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LYING ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE REAR HANGING OFF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 27, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takorea Cocina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takorea Cocina on file is from Jan 30, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takorea Cocina?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Takorea Cocina.
Has Takorea Cocina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Takorea Cocina have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Takorea Cocina 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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