Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill

3700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2018
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill 16 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 5, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(2) ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE-. MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS,MUST PROVIDE.NO DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS,NEED TO PROVIDE SUCH IT DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) BASEMENT WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(BROKEN), STORAGE(PEELING PAINT AND ROUGH SURFACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALL EMPLOYEES HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF RAW FILLET CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 51.2F,STORED INSIDE THE 4 DRAWER COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 5 ,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND FOUR DRAWERS PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F, FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOOD),STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN UNIT: RAW FILLED CHICKEN BREAST AND RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) BASEMENT WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(BROKEN), STORAGE(PEELING PAINT AND ROUGH SURFACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALL EMPLOYEES HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. - -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(2) ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE-. MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS,MUST PROVIDE.NO DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS,NEED TO PROVIDE SUCH IT DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. -
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT, MAIN KITCHEN, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT, MAIN KITCHEN, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(MAIN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO SODA GUN HOLSTER WITH DRAIN FOR SODA DISPENSER(AT 2ND FLOOR BAR). MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITHOUT COVERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR THE EASY OF CLENING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT SOUTH EAST CORNER, APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR, 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS, OBSERVED RODENT RUB MARKS ALONG BASEMENT FLOOR/WALLS THOUGHOUT BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 1 LIVE MOUSE AND ONE BABY RAT RUNNING ON TOP A PILED OF DIRT AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. THE IN BASEMENT AT THIS TIME ALSO NOTICED A FOUL SMELL OF RODENT URINE ODOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AT THIS LOCATION THEY HAVE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, SODA SYRUP, ICE MACHINE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE, ARE ALL STORED AT BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT, MUST REMOVE THE PILE OF DIRT OF SOUTH EAST CORNER AND MUST CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLER GASKETS. NO WASTE LINES CONNECTION PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LINES THAT DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATED FOOD ITEMS OR COVER OR WRAP WASTE PIPE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS KITCHEN AREA,ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS,ALONG THE FRYER UNIT,BEHIND THE FRYERS ON PIPES GREASE BUILD UP, DUST BUILD UP ON ALL FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED TWO ICE BINS AND ONE LID BEHIND THE BAR AREA,GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND GAPS AT FLOOR/FLOOR BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE SOME FLOOR DRAINS, LOW FLOOR GROUT AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, LOOSE/MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES IN PREP AREA ALSO BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, REATTACH LOOSE/MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHICH IS A POINT OF ENTRANCE FOR RODENTS, GAPS AND CRACKS/CREVICES ON BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, HOT WATER BOILER ROOM, OFFICE AND WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT. MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR AREA BY TE SIDE EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT AT REAR AREA, ABOVE SHELVES WERE CLEAN FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY COFFEE STATION), NO EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AT 2ND FLOOR BAR ALSO DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET WATER HANDLES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING/HOT AND COLD WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS. NEED TO INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR SOFT ICE CREAM WHICH IS BEEN SCOPED TO MAKE SHAKES ETC.KITCHEN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE AND HOT WATER BOILER ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jun 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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May 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE WATER USED TO FILL THE ICE CRATES IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT WAS CONTAMINATED WITH DIRT/GRIME AND ALSO THE UPPER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES WERE SOILED WITH A PINK SLIMY DISCOLORATION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON THE FAUCET LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 30, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-5-2013, REPORT #1106664. #19-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND CEMENT FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA, CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLO0R, DIRTY CLOTHS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH AREA AND CLEAN LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020. ON 7-30-2013 STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION,ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AT SAME AREA MENTIONED. MANAGER ON DUTY INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AREA.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14,CDI.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-5-2013,REPORT #1106664 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,INSTEAD POSTED BEHIND BAR AREA IS A SUMMARY REPORT FROM MAY-1-2013;REPORT # 1335256. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BEHIND BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER DISPLAY COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR
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Jul 5, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND CEMENT FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA, CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLO0R, DIRTY CLOTHS AND OTHER DEBRIS. LID OF OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH AREA AND CLEAN LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER DISPLAY COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR
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May 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER DISPLAY COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
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Sep 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.2F; COOKED MUSHROOMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE(NO ICE ON TRAYS)AT TEMP OF 118.5F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.2F WITH A LABEL WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED OF 9-15-11.FOUND PULLED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F WITH DATE OF 9-15-11.RICOTTA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.POUNDS 28,VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO72652-15
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO ONE OF THE CHEFS SHOOK MY HAND AND WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WITH BARE HANDS HE TOOK THE COOKED MEAT AND TRANSFERED IT TO A SERVING PLATE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000072652-15
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 120.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. MUST REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000072653-16
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000072653-16
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE AND FRONT EXIT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000072654-17
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN SUMP PUMP COVERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR FOR THE DEEP FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES AND HOLSTERS FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND CONNECT THE DRAIN LINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ANY REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED GROUND BEFF STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(SOUTH WALL)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,46.5F TO 47.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4, VALUE 8.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62510-16
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE(BAR,PREP,BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR),ABOUT 20 OR MORE FLIES,RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED IN REAR OF THE BASEMENT AREA ,AND OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER SAME AREA(APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPPINGS ,AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62510-16
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL STRIP IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME.RAW WOOD THAT SEALES THE WINDOW IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES(BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA,NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
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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.OUTSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SIN MUST BE REPAIRED ,REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND THE FAUCET.WALK-IN BEER COOLER HAS AN OVER HEAD LEAK,NEED TO REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE OUTSIDE STALE WATER FROM GARBAGE AREA,UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 5, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill.

Has Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rockit Burger Bar — Rockit Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.