Food Safety Report: Cocula Restaurant, 2801 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 24, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in bar area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor in between equipment in bar area, on floor between equipment, juicer, and bottom of hot holding equipment in taqueria and prep area, on bottom of shelves and fryer cabinets in prep area. Observed over 50 rat droppings on floor under stairway along walls and corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service utensils not inverted in taqueria and rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets on cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment and utility sinks in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain all sinks.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment stored in basement. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged and missing wall tiles near handwashing sink in taqueria. Instructed manager to replace missing wall tiles and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inoperable ventilation fan in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in staff washroom.

Source: chicago.gov