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ROGGENART Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ROGGENART (AKA: ROGGENART BAKERY BISTRO AND CAFE) 3500 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
May 5, 2025 License License #3025477
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-010.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HOLDING AT 55.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F DURING INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND REFRAIN FROM USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK FAUCET LEAKS FROM BASE WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE RANCILIO COFFEE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK BUILD UP IN DRAIN AND DEBRIS BELOW THE SHELVES AND IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND TRASH ON LEFT SIDE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET FLOORING FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE RANCILIO COFFEE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK BUILD UP IN DRAIN AND DEBRIS BELOW THE SHELVES AND IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOOR IN HVAC CLOSET TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND TRASH ON LEFT SIDE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET FLOORING FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
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.

Health Department Information

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