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HIGH RISK

COZY CORNER DINER AND PANCAKE HOUSE

2286-2294 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

53/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

8 total

other
338%
chemical
225%
facility
113%
pest
113%
contamination
113%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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.

Code 55

MinorChemical

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 CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO BURN ICE AND CLEAN DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Code 16

MinorChemical

FOOD-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.

Code 16

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.