Hard Rock Cafe
Mixed record — 13 of 18 inspections passed
2024-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and servings TCS foods ( beef, chicken.... ) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2023-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO P...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FROZEN RAW FISH (FROM AN APPROVED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ON STOVE TOP THAT IS OFF. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SUR...
2022-02-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SIDE BURNER ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE PIPE CONNECTED TO TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-01-27 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-18 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN 2ND FL WOMEN'S TOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BASE TILES NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY NEXT TO COOK LINE, CREVICES NOTED ALLOWING DIRT DEPOSIT, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2018-05-22 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS STORED ON SODA STORAGE RACKS IN THE SODA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE LOCKERS PROVIDED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS.
2017-05-11 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH SMALL GRATE CONTAINING RUST. RESTORE SURFACE OF GRATE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL AROUND GRILL IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MOP ROOM WITH MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND ALONG WALLS. REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO PREVENT STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES. KEEP FLOOR DRAIN CLEAN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN 1ST FLOOR ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN MOP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE AT BAR WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAKING DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
2016-06-30 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND INSIDE PLASTIC TUBES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT ALL SODA STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MENS LOCKER ROOM FLOOR LITTERED ALSO OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR IN MENS LOCKER ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT COVERS DAMAGED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.
2015-12-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW WHERE THE CATCH BASIN IS LOCATED.
2015-12-01 Fail Complaint 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1523164 DATED 2/2015. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN REMOVE THE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW WHERE THE CATCH BASIN IS LOCATED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE .
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARDS AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN.
2015-02-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
2014-08-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER:-PASTA 54.9F,COLE SLAW 50.7F,TURKEY 59.4F,TOMATOES 51.1F,EGGS 54.1F,EGGS 46F, BEANS 49.8F, TOMATOES (SALSA) 54.6F. M...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED ROACH OVER 5 LARGE ROACH ACTIVITY ALONG WALL OF KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE, BY THE DISH WASHER AREA AND BY THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CABINETS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS....
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME BULK ITEMS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE, AT THE SYRUP DISPENSER ROOM WITH SYRUP SPILLS ON THE FLOOR, BY THE EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OIL SPILLS ON THE FLOOR AND AT THE FRONT BAR...
2013-10-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BINS AT BAR NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AT KITCHEN AND BAR SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
2013-01-14 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2012-11-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SEAMS AROUND THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SEALED, DUE TO OPEN GAPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, GASKETS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER DOORS, SINKS AT THE BARS, PIPES UNDER SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STOCK/SUPPLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOORS INSIDE BEER KEG COOLER (1ST FL) MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS. FLOORS AT BARS MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY TO DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR (1ST FL); LEAKY FAUCETS AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS.
2011-02-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
2010-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beans, burgers, etc...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace or repair all damaged prep coolers door rubber gaskets.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean prep coolers.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean and sanitize walls/ceiling throughout Mezzanine side station.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
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