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Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House

2286-2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 14, 2025

15

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 14, 2025

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
  2. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 14, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2016LicensePassRisk 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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Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House — questions

Did Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House pass its last health inspection?
Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House at 2286-2294 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Nov 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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 CONSUMPT
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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