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Restaurant inspections / CATERING/CAFE

Cocina Fusion

1900 N Austin Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 5, 2025

14

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 5, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  2. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE TWO DOOR COOLERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 5, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2024Non-InspectionBusiness Not LocatedRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2010License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2010LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Cocina Fusion — questions

Did Cocina Fusion pass its last health inspection?
Cocina Fusion at 1900 N Austin Ave was inspected on Nov 5, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Cocina Fusion?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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