ROCKY PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSREVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE GRILL, AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANIZIE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

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 NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

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: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

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.