PASS
Risk 1 (High)
ROCKY'S TACOS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 20, 2015
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License #64463
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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