Rocky Pancake House
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Rocky Pancake House stretching back to 2011. On May 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF CLOSING TO PROTECT AREA FROM FLYING INSPECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UNTILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND CUTTING AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL PREP TABLES AND TABLE LEGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL D=FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF WEED GROWTH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 1, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITITNGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON LEDGE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF FURNACE, INSIDE VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM, INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF COOLERS, ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN DINING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574960 ON 4-26-24:37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38-OBSERVED REAR DOOR FRAME HAS SEVEARL HOLES MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITITNGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2023
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR FRAME HAS SEVEARL HOLES MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
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Apr 17, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING REPORT PAPERS THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PUT FOOD ON THE GRILL TO COOK FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THEN PUT ON HIS HAT WITH THE GLOVES ON .MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5.6LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE AT 101.7F AND 2.5 LBS. HASH BROWNS 51.8F IN A PLASTIC/BOX CONTAINER ON LEDGE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8.1 LBS. $30.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC RODENT POISON OPEN AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OPEN CONTAINERS OF OVER THE COUNTER RODENT POISON STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER,CAN MILK,ETC.MUST REMOVE POISON AND HAVE CLOSED INSIDE OF PROPER BAIT STATIONS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LEDGES AND ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK,BEHIND FURNACE & HOT WATER TANK,ON & INSIDE OF BRICKS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE OF ARTICLES FOR SALE IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/17/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GRITS,RICE,EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OWNERS DAUGHTER HAD OBTAINED A COPY ON HER PHONE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY FILLED OUT AND AFTER SPEAKING WITH HER ABOUT IT CHANGES WERE MADE TO PAPER WORK STILL ONLY A COPY ON PHONE THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.MUST PROVIDE A VALID RECEIPT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A FLOOR LAMP STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.LAMP WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AND HAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS WERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 65.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON PREP COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 150F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BACON 48, IMPROPER:STEAK 46-56,RICE 52, RAW CHICKEN 58,EGGS 53, SAUSAGE 88.F, SLICED TOMATOES 61.0. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #25 (OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU OR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #40 (OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS) #49 (OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN)#55 (OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK AND ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER) #57 (OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING) #58 (OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2382238 DATED FOR 06/25/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 250 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE FOOD PREP COOLER, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, FLOORS IN FRONT AND BACK AREA, AND CORNERS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXS OF POTATOES AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN A SOILED WALL AND COOLER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LOBBY AND FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Jun 25, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING COFFEE WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION AND AFTER ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. PRIORITY 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK AND ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING DONUT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 25, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 64.4, 10LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 74.4, AND 7 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW LEDGE LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ABOT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK NEEDS A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING HELD IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS SHELF AND FLOOR LINERS AND THE STOVE LINED WITH ALUMINUM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH MISSING TILES AND NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, UNDER THE GRILL ON THE SHELF, BETWEEN THE POP COOLER AND HAND SINK AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PSET COTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA UNDER GRILL, BOTTOM OF FRYER, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT/HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND A REFRIGERATOR ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON WALLS NEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA
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Mar 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSREVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE GRILL, AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANIZIE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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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 LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP. MUST ORGANIZE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOOLERS AND DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP NEAR STOVE.GRILL,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND SEAL OPENING INTO WALL IN THE REAR WASHROOM NEAR BOWL AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INM PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. HAS NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF THE CHEST FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS OF PREMISES AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZERS ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Dec 18, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET ON WALL BY WINDOW IN DINING ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELD IN DISH AREA.MUST INSTALL
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.
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86
May 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(IE COOKED TURKEY/PORK SAUSAGES)TURKEY SAUSAGE-71F,PORK SAUSAGE-69F ON COUNTER NEXT TO GRILL,TEMPERATURE ABUSE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 OR HIGHER.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER,CDI.APPROX 4LBS SAUSAGES,COST APPROX $25.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST DEFROST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Aug 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. NEED UTILITY MOP 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.NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocky Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocky Pancake House on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocky Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Rocky Pancake House.
Has Rocky Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rocky Pancake House have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rocky Pancake House 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 Rocky Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocky Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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