ROCKY'S TACOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING TO EMPLOYEE THAT WERE HANDLING FOOD. FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK HAD TWO LARGE KNIVES IN IT AND REAR PREP/DISHROOM HAD A 7 WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INVERTED INSIDE THE SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST ITEMS REMOVED FROM BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND ACEESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: BASEMENT AREA,OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE NON-FOOD WOOD CABINETS; 50 MICE DROPPING UNDER THE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.OFFICE (30 DROPPINGS) BY PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER ELECTRICAL CORDS; 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES,BEHIND COOLERS; 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM.NO GNAWED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION -

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA REMOVE GREASE AND MICE DROPPINGS

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SWEEP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLES ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT .

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STEP THAT GOES IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH ROOM: SOUTH-WEST AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.