Cozy Kitchen Restaurant

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Inspections

1. May 5, 2026 Follow Up · 2 priority, 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cups without covers are observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11(B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED

     Consumer advisory on menu is missing a disclosure of animal foods that are served undercooked or raw.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11

   • Not serious Core

     GOOD REPAIR, PROPER ADJUSTMENT, AND OPERATION

     A filter baffle is missing in the ventilation system at the cook line.

     Correction: Replace missing filter baffle. Maintain equipment in good repair.

     Code 4-501.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     POSTING OF LICENSE

     Current permit is not posted in establishment

     Correction: Post permit in public view.

     Code ATCP 75.03(1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS AND WORKING CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION

     Wiping cloths are observed lying on prep counters and are not stored in a santiizer bucket between uses.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in container of sanitizer solution when not in use.

     Code [A] 3-304.14

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OUTSIDE OPENINGS PROTECTED - GENERAL

     There is a gap on the bottom of the door at the side entrance to patio that could allow the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code [A] 6-202.15

2. Apr 21, 2026 Routine · 8 priority, 7 core
   • Serious Priority

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee is eating in the kitchen area.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

     Code 2-401.11(A)

   • Serious Priority

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cups without covers are observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11(B)

   • Serious Priority

     CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED

     Consumer advisory on menu is missing a disclosure of animal foods that are served undercooked or raw.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND UTENSILS SOILED

     Interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Note: ice machine was cleaned during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11(A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     SANITIZERS, CRITERIA

     The low splash bleach used in the food establishment is not approved for sanitizing food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Use approved sanitizers approved by the Department. Note: an approved sanitizer was obtained during inspection.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     MANUAL AND MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CHEMICAL SANITIZATION

     The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the dishmachine is at 0 ppm chlorine.

     Correction: Adjust or repair sanitizer concentration in dishmachine to provide 50-100 ppm chlorine. Use test strips to measure proper sanitizer concentration. Note: Violation was corrected during inspection, a new container of chlorine sanitizer was installed on machine.

     Code [A] 4-501.114

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS - CROSS-CONTAMINATION

     The countertop at the cook line was not cleaned and sanitized after slicing a partially raw chicken breast and prior to working with ready to eat foods.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with potentially hazardous foods a minimum of every 4-hours. Note: Surfaces were cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.

     Code [A] 4-602.11

   • Serious Priority

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, COLD HOLDING

     Whipped butter packets are held at room temperature.

     Correction: Maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F. Recommend to purchase real butter packets that can be stored at room temperature.

     Code [B] 3-501.16

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SANITIZING SOLUTIONS, TESTING DEVICES

     A test kit for chlorine is not available.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Note: violation was corrected, a test kit was obtained during inspection.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION, AIR GAP

     The spray arm of the pre-wash sink near the dishmachine hangs below the flood rim of the sink.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core

     POSTING OF LICENSE

     Current permit is not posted in establishment

     Correction: Post permit in public view.

     Code ATCP 75.03(1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS AND WORKING CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION

     Wiping cloths are observed lying on prep counters and are not stored in a santiizer bucket between uses.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in container of sanitizer solution when not in use.

     Code [A] 3-304.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD STORED 6” OFF FLOOR

     A bag of onions and sugar are stored on the floor in the basement.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Note: violation was corrected during inspection.

     Code [A] 3-305.11

   • Not serious Core

     OUTSIDE OPENINGS PROTECTED - GENERAL

     There is a gap on the bottom of the door at the side entrance to patio that could allow the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code [A] 6-202.15

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IMPROPER STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS

     Ice bucket for transporting ice is stored upright, water is observed in bucket.

     Correction: Invert ice bucket to allow for draining. Store equipment and utensils in a clean, dry location a minimum of 6-inches off the floor. Note: violation was corrected during inspection.

     Code [B] 4-903.11

3. Mar 24, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Ready to eat foods are stored under raw meats and shell eggs in the True cooler at cookline.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Note: violation was corrected during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Bleach (containing fabric protection) used in food establishment as a sanitizer for food contact surfaces is not approved.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identify those food items that require a consumer advisory (ex. hamburgers, steaks, eggs that may be served undercooked at consumer request.).

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Note: violation was corrected during inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on countertops.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Thermometers are missing from the walk in cooler and the 3 basement freezers.

     Correction: Provide thermometers in all refrigeration units.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The freezers require defrosting to remove ice accumulation from surfaces.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Cracked/damaged floor tiles are observed at the top of the stairwell to the lower level rest-rooms.

     Correction: Repair area with approved materials. Floors shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap in the side door entrance of the which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

4. Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 8 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Whipped butter packets are held at room temperature.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Several ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods held in the cooler are not date marked. (ex. thousand Island salad dressing made on premise).

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover is observed in the food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, cup was removed from food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods stored in the kitchen cooler are observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Thermometers are not provided in the freezers.

     Correction: Provide thermometers in each refrigeration unit. Place in a easily visible location.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are observed being reused for cooling and storage of foods.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The filter baffels in the canopy hood system have accumulation of grease and dust on surfaces.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Damaged floor tiles are observed at the top of the stairs to the lower level rest-rooms.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Paint cans, decorations, accumulation of paperwork/mail are observed stored in the kitchen.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114

   • Not serious Core

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

     Employee personal care items (perfume, ibuprofen etc.) are improperly stored in kitchen on food storage shelving.

     Correction: Store employee personal care items in area designated for employee belongings away from food, equipment, clean utensils, single use and single service items.

     Code 7-209.11