ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE KITCHEN DISHWASHER NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALLBASE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,OBSERVED OPEN BAIT STATIONS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOMS,OPENING ON KITCHEN WALL BENEATH THE MICROWAVE MUST BE SEALED ALSO,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON KITCHEN CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.