Rocks Lincoln Park
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2013
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Across the available record, Rocks Lincoln Park has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Rocks Lincoln Park since Sep 17, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING LIQUID ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEXT TO WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 9, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE FRP BOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Nov 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BEER TAPS, WALL, COLUMN AND ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE FRP BOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 11, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZEL ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-10-08 #152639 NOT CORRECTED. #32-DAMAGED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LID IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. #33-ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER IN FOOD PREP. MUST DISASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR ICE BIN. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN.
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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. DIRTY TABLETOP CAN OPENER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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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. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKS LINE, MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR BAR COOLER, WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocks Lincoln Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocks Lincoln Park on file is from Sep 17, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocks Lincoln Park?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rocks Lincoln Park.
Has Rocks Lincoln Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocks Lincoln Park have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rocks Lincoln Park 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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