Cocina Fusion

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED FOIL ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR CHLORINE WARE WASHING MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC ACQUIRED TEST STRIPS WHILE ON SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE TWO DOOR COOLERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Aug 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

3. Apr 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

4. Mar 30, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM/GREASE TRAP SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND A BUILD UP OF AN ORANGE RESIDUE INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL THREE DRAIN PLUGS ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE/REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 28, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

6. Aug 19, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, LARGE CRACKS IN FLOORS, AND HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR REAR STORAGE. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS ROOM.

7. Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     MUST LABEL & DATE BULK COOKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN FREEZER & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FANGUARD COVER ,SHELVING UNITS,VENTILATION UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA & WHERE NEEDED MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THE SAME.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN LINEN STORAGE AREA & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT ALL DOORS,MISSING WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE TRIM AT UNUSED PIZZA OVEN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LINEN STORAGE AREA & WHERE NEEDED,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION ON ICE MACHINE & MOP SINK TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT POOLING WATER ON FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING FAUCET HANDLES & MIDDLE SINK NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING & BROKEN TOILET SEATS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

8. Oct 1, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN,(CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIDS OF THE FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     FILTER IN THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Interior panel of ice machine, exterior of cooking equipment, sinks and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     Light not working inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace non-working bulb. Light bulbs not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulbs.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

10. Dec 17, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Dec 14, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED FRONT CABINET COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMOKER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MUST SEAL HOLE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.---------MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND OVEN IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR TRANSFER UNDER HOOD.