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ROCKY'S TACOS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ROCKY'S TACOS 7043 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60626 Restaurant
May 20, 2015 Canvass License #64463
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A POTATOES SLICER INSTALLED AT SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT, NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDE AT SAID LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED POTATOES SLICER UNIT AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT MENTIONED AREA. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.ICE MACHINE START TO SHOW SIGN OF PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POTATOES SLICER WALL UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHPUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ,INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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