The Portage — Cochinita
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2017
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Score
The Portage — Cochinita has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 15, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at The Portage — Cochinita is from Jun 15, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILE/HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.---------FOUND COUNTER TOP NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----------MUST USE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. NO MILK CRATES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT WATER) FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET(NECK AND HANDLE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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May 9, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REAR GARAGE STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY MOP SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR GARAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ARTICLES 6 INCHES, AWAY FROM WALL AND OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES,
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REAR GARAGE STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY MOP SINK, AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR GARAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ARTICLES 6 INCHES, AWAY FROM WALL AND OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES,
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May 27, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY) AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front bar counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around kitchen counter by dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelving/racks above 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink area by friont bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be reapired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area by dish machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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May 30, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms ventilation not working must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide and maintain a visible backflow preventer for ice makers.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.ALSO,OBSERVED A 2ND ICE MACHINE STORED AT EXTERIOR REAR PATIO NOT PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside Northern grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease encrusted grease on exterior top of grease box and remove trashed building materials left near dumpster. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Replace rotted out wooden board shelvings in kitchen areas near the exposed handsink must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Hood,Sides of hot cooking equipments,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors inside the hot water tank room are dirty,clean floors in detail.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms ventilation not working must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair or replace leak at neck of faucet at 3 compartment sink,provide and maintain 3 sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide and maintain a visible backflow preventer for ice makers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide and maintain visible thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) ?No Smoking? signs or the international ?No Smoking? symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).
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May 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Kitchen storage shelving in prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, bsmt storage area shelving that had exposed raw wood, 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, cooler shelving, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be provided. light shields need cleaning in bathrooms.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Jul 6, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.7F). NOTED UNCOOKED PORK BELLY AT 46.9F, 47.2F, RAW EGGS AT 47.8F, RIBS AT 48.5F, AND RAW HAMBURGER AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 15 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert cleaned utensils and individually wrap utensils stored on table to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves and deep fryer cabinets in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers above prep station not cleaned. Instructed to detsil clean.
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Jun 1, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Portage — Cochinita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Portage — Cochinita on file is from Jun 15, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Portage — Cochinita?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Portage — Cochinita.
Has The Portage — Cochinita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Portage — Cochinita have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Portage — Cochinita 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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