The Rookery
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2019
41
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at The Rookery stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 31, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Rookery's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMER THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMER THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.
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37
Feb 28, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOT WATER FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 1st FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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95
Aug 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID AND SURFACE. GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER ON THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM CEILING VENT TO PROVIDE ADQEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
43
82
Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS: COFFEE CUPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. NOT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CUPS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND PUT IN A CLEAN AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERSM,AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM POOLING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING SHEILD IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEWAR COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPOLYEES
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64
Sep 1, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 HANDSINK WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, 1 SINK IN WAIT STATION WITH NO HOT WATER. MANAGER FILL SOAP AND TOWELS AND TURNED HOT WATER ON AT BOTTOM OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SOAP AND TOWELS FILLED AT ALL TIMES AND TO INSTRUCT STAFF NOT TURN OFF HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF PINK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE AT THE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. ALL ICE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. CONTAINER OPEN AND OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE AND REMOVE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS: COFFEE CUPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. NOT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CUPS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND PUT IN A CLEAN AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERSM,AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM POOLING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING SHEILD IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEWAR COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPOLYEES
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55
Mar 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
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86
Sep 12, 2013
Routine
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 FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND ALL PREP COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA
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82
Nov 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: LIGHTS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS SAME AREA.
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95
Oct 26, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found No certified food manager on premises during this inspection while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches etc)are being served and prepared to customers. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation #35 now corrected.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.
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78
Oct 23, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH-APPROX:6 LBS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$13.50 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA AIR TEMPERATURE 46.9F. INST CAN NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INTERNAL OF 45.F-55.9F. SLICE TOMATOS 1 1/2 POUNDS,SLICE MUSHROOMS 2 LBS CONTAINER,JARKY PASTROMI 2LBS, 5 COOKED EGGS, MANGER HAD DENATURAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BIN WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON WALL OF ICE BIN ANDLEAKING RAIN WATER AS OPEN HOLES.
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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: FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (soup,bacon,mashed potatoes ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM 5-23-30 INSPECTION # 1202288 AS NOTED; 30,LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. 32 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. 33 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. 08/23/2012 34 CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. 35 THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AND AROUND THE DOOR JAM NEEDS TO CLEANED AND PAINTED. 08/23/2012 2012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. CUTTING BOARDS MARRED NEED TO BE REPLACED
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENT PROOF 1/4 INCH OPENING.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN,ALSO IN DISHMACHINE AREA MISSING LIGHTS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BAR AREA KNOBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HOT AND COLD WATER NOT WORKING NEEDS TO BE REPAIR.
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55
May 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AND AROUND THE DOOR JAM NEEDS TO CLEANED AND PAINTED.
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78
Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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78
Mar 30, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. KITCHEN BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS 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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL PREP AREA, BY PREP TABLE
32
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS SURFACES, DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING INTERIOR CABINETS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING
33
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO STOVE REAR PREP AREA, ON REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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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. MUST REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED AT PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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Mar 24, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BARS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING SAME AREA.
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Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION DISPENSING (0)PPM.SERVICE TECHNICIAN CALLED OUT,ARRIVED AT 4:00P.M. REPAIRED SAID MACHINE,NOW MEASURED 100PPM. MAY CONTINUE TO USE AS REQUIRED.
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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 A NOTICEABLE CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPAGE FROM PIPING AT CEILING OVER EAST SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE/COOLER MUST REPAIR SAID PLUMBING AS NOTED THEREFORE SAID EAST SECTION,FOOD EQUIPMENTS ARE NOW HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED COOK LINE COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON GRILL DURING INSPECTION,OTHER FOODS ARE HOT HOLDING.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers,PREVIOUS HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE.
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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.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP,BARS MUST BE INVERTED.
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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.RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BARS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING SAME AREA.
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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.SECTION OF FLOOR ALONG REAR DOOR THRESHHOLD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED WERE NOTED.
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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.FOUND OUTSIDE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH AN ACCESS WATER LINE CONNECTION MUST REMOVE THEREFORE SERVICE COUNTER AREA IS HELD FOR INSPECTION DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rookery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rookery on file is from Jul 31, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rookery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Rookery.
Has The Rookery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Rookery have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Rookery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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