What is Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House's health inspection score?

Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House last inspected?

Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House have?

Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House safe to eat at?

Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House

Name: Cozy Corner Diner And Pancake House
Address: 2286-2294 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 84

2286-2294 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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Logan Square

Ranked #337 of 735 in Logan Square

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7 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR FAUCET LEAKING FROM SPOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
1-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISMACHINE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE BUCKLED FLOOR SECTION IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE BUCKLED FLOOR SECTION IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE FRONT COOK LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−42 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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