ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TORTILLA SOUP AT 64.7F,EGG ROLL MIX AT 45.1F,PORK CHORIZO HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.1F.ALSO,BLANCHED FRIES WERE HELD ON TABLE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT 60.1F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH DAMAGED LIDS,HOLES,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY NOT RODENT-PROOFED,ALSO,THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON UPPER LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER TO AVOID GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE POTATO PEELER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL 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.