Rocky's
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2018
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Inspectors have visited Rocky's 11 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Rocky's since Jun 5, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE 0 PPM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND WASH MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.DISH MACHINE BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 7, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLAGE.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEANER INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE OF DEBRIS.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR (RIGHT SIDE DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND MAIN BAR, IN KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND MAIN BAR.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSER GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A PIZZA OVEN AND A STAND UP COOLER NOTED IN THE BACK YARD OUT DOOR SEATING AREA. WHERE THERE IS A BAR UNDR A CANOPY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE. NO EVIDENCE OF COOKING AT THIS TIME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN DRY STORAGE AREA. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE NO POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT ON PIP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOAVE RUST AND RESTORE PIPE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE WITH GREASE AND FOOD GRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WHERE ICE IS MADE, UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/DUST RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAITAIN FAUCET.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT BAR TOUCHING AND EATING PIECES OF FRUIT THEN SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AT THE HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING HER MOUTH OR CHANGING TASKS OTHER THAN MAKING DRINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRATICES.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS A LOW-TEMP SANITIZER DISHMACHINE WITH 0PPM SANITIZER AT HIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.
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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 FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR DUE TO BROKEN TILES. FRONT DOOR HOLE AT CENTER AREA WHERE DOORS MEET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN WEST SIDE BAR POP HOLDER. EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CORRECT ALL PROBLEMS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SAUSAGE ETC...INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE/PERSON ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL FOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE SHIELDS ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL DRAIN LINES MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND REMOVAL OF RODENT HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING SIGNS ARE POSTED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT HOWEVER NON ARE POSTED IN OUTDOOR PATIO AREA AND 13 ASHTRAYS ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND POST NO SMOKING SIGNS. 1ST VIOLATION NOTED 7-32-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(MUST SWEEP)
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REATTACH SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVING TO STORE STOCK ITEMS. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR CHIPPED WOOD SHELF AT BAR. SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND BETWEEN BEER COOLERS. CLEAN SPILLS AT FLOOR AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT ANSUL SYSTEM AND AT WALL AT STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE ATTACHED TO CEILING AT BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT TOILET ROOM DOORS AT OUTSIDE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN OUTSIDE PATIO/BAR AREA/EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND LINEN AREA. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocky's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocky's on file is from Jun 5, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocky's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rocky's.
Has Rocky's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocky's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rocky's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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