Roadhouse 66
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2013
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Score
Roadhouse 66 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 8, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Roadhouse 66 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER. ALSO,FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION#1198280 05/21/2012. 32 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST REPLACE 36 MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND ENTRANCE TO REAR FOOD STORAGE. 08/21/2012 41 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY 10/8/13. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers must be labeled. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Consumer advisory must be posted.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and floor drains.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND PROVIDE A MISSING FILTER FOR THE HOOD OVER COOKLING EQUIPMENTS.
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May 21, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND ENTRANCE TO REAR FOOD STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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May 11, 2012
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 48.3F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1LB SHRIMP IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 45.5F, 8LBS BEEF AT 45.9F, 6LBS CHICKEN AT 49.5F AND 3LBS CUT ASSORTED VEGETABLES. ALSO, BLACK BEANS IN HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AT 96.2F, CHEESE SAUCE AT 72.1F. INSTRUCTED MUST REHEAT ALL PREPARED FOODS RAPIDLY TO 165F THEN HOLD HOT IN STEAM TABLE AT A MINIMUM OF 140F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $600.00.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE AND WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H. FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DRAIN FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, APPROXIMATELY 6 AT REAR DISH AREA, 9 IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OVER 75 THROUGHOUT REAR LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA AT WALK-IN COOLER AND ENTRANCE TO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR PERSON ON PREMISES WHILE OPERATING AND PREPARING FOODS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, ie: FLOUR FOR BATTER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST REPLACE. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT REAR ICE MACHINE AREA AND STORAGE MUST PAINT OR SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.FLOOR BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR LOWER LEVEL AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING WITH LARGE HOLES, OPEN CREVICES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP, MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AROUND SINK DAMAGED WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES, MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES BEHIND BAR, NOT METAL MIXER JARS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roadhouse 66 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roadhouse 66 on file is from Oct 8, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roadhouse 66?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Roadhouse 66.
Has Roadhouse 66's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roadhouse 66 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roadhouse 66 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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