Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen

63 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2010. Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen was last inspected on Jul 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, ( EGGS, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 NEED OF CLEANING UNDER REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM OPEN LARGE CANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL CUT DESSERTS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND VENTS IN TOLET R0OMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AND DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MOP SINK COLD WATER VALVE TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED LIME/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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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. METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.
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Nov 19, 2010
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: 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. FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT 3 COFFEE MACHINES.
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Apr 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found walk in cooler at improper cold holding temperatutre 50.2F Critical violation. citation issued.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures:30 dozen eggs at 47.3F, 5 gallons milk at 46.9F, 15 pounds cheese at 47.8F, and 30 pounds cucumber sauce at 46.9F. Critical violation. citation issued.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found counter not wiped down at rear storage areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen on file is from Jul 18, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen.

Has Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rosie's Grill, Inc — Chicago Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.