Cozy Corner Restaurant And Pancake House

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Inspections

1. Nov 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT WAS FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO BURN ICE AND CLEAN DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     ALSO OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. 3 COMP SINK SET UP WITH WASH, SANITIZE, RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING SMALL WARE, AND OR CUPS. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA NEXT TO CUT MELON COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

3. Apr 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

4. Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     1-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISMACHINE.

5. Aug 31, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

6. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 REPAIR THE BUCKLED FLOOR SECTION IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

7. Jul 6, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICH) WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT COOK LINE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE SINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPAIR THE BUCKLED FLOOR SECTION IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE FRONT COOK LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2522410 ON 7/7/21 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jul 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER MUST WORK AT SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY (ABOVE SOUP OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

9. Feb 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT FROM THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.

10. Nov 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

11. Dec 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. - VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED 90 DAYS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF CITATION.

12. Dec 4, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO COSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DICLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED,90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT NORTH COFFEE STATION, 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DUMP STATION, AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE, MUST BE VISIBLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVE SOILED FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS

13. Dec 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

14. Mar 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE HOLDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL DISHES IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVEDUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT LINE COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE DRESSING REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

15. May 17, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.