Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2013. Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AT THE BAR AREA AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND LINENS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD ITEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS SUCH THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH OPEN FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG THE OUTER RIM AND PIPING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST THAT MAY DRIP ONTO OPEN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (CHICKEN ONLY) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR PURPOSE OF SOUS VIDE COOKING WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS AND CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. NO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOOD OBSERVED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR LINENS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS,CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAND THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN BEEF.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT,OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENT COOLER NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F AND SERVICE COOLER ON COOK'S LINE WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 POUNDS RANCH, 5 POUNDS REFRIED BEANS, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP, 3 POUNDS CHIPOTLE RANCH, 3 POUNDS SALSA, AND 5 POUNDS COCKTAIL FRUIT ($115). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LARGE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER CHEST BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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May 13, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE MACHINE WAS IN USE WITH DISHES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 49.5F, SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.8F, DIJON MUSTARD AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAIN STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SHELF OF THE STORAGE CABINETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.
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Aug 8, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black, slimy mold-like substance inside of ice machine containing ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed 2 dead crickets on glue pads and 3 dead spiders on floor in basement. Management removed dead insects. Instructed to clean and maintain.(cos).
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TORTILLA SOUP AT 64.7F,EGG ROLL MIX AT 45.1F,PORK CHORIZO HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.1F.ALSO,BLANCHED FRIES WERE HELD ON TABLE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT 60.1F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH DAMAGED LIDS,HOLES,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY NOT RODENT-PROOFED,ALSO,THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON UPPER LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER TO AVOID GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE POTATO PEELER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY TO AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE KITCHEN DISHWASHER NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALLBASE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,OBSERVED OPEN BAIT STATIONS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOMS,OPENING ON KITCHEN WALL BENEATH THE MICROWAVE MUST BE SEALED ALSO,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON KITCHEN CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 24, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA BURGER REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER, PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND FLOOR BASE UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BASE ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE, ALSO MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA BURGER REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER, PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND FLOOR BASE UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BASE ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ONCE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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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 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN, FIRST FLOOR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WALL PLASTER IN HALL WAY BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER NOT ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND ATTACHED FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS OR INCREASE WATER PRESSURE WITH SPRAYER.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND STAINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH ITEMS. BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF FOUR DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. ALSO NO COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIBS/COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, MOP CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE TOWELS STORAGE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE AT BAR AREA AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill.
Has Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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