Johnny Rockets
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Johnny Rockets has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 4, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Johnny Rockets dates to Apr 4, 2012.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Johnny Rockets' 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED, SLICED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN REAR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN-REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WALLS AROUND SINKS/DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELD NEXT TO THAT LIGHT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 70 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AND 15 IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. ALSO, FOUND 5 LARGE LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. CITATION #78211-12 ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10/18/2011 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED: 38/1 WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED, SLICED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN REAR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN-REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WALLS AROUND SINKS/DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELD NEXT TO THAT LIGHT.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING.
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WEAK HOT WATER PRSSURE AT MEN'S HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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90
Jan 27, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Dec 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANNEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA AND PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO WATER SUPPLY PROVIDED FOR TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER TO PROPER WASH AND SANITIZE MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN PROPER PLUMBING INSTALLED.
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May 24, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Rockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Rockets on file is from Apr 4, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Rockets?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Johnny Rockets.
Has Johnny Rockets' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnny Rockets have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Johnny Rockets means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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