Chicago
37
BEAT

Rockin Taco

1467 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
37/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for plumbing & waste, food temperature

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2011-03-16
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2011-03-16)
Failed 3 inspections (2011, 2010, 2010)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
2011-03-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

2011-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F;DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.FOUND CONTAINERS,LIDS,YELLOW CUTTING BOARD,RED FOOD BASKET,METAL SPONGES,AND GALLON OF DEGREASE, ON TOP OF EXPOS...

serious Documentation & Training

* 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 CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED,STORED AND SERVED TO COSTUMERS.TWO...

critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMER USE MUST BE INVERT, ...

minor Sanitation

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.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-EAST SIDE).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT,EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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. SEAL HOLE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENNT SINK(SOUTH-EAST CORNER)

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly c...

2010-05-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK COUNTER (FRONT PREP/REAR PREP) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND FIX, REPAINT OR REPLACE.

2010-05-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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 180.OB...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.OBSERV...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR P...

minor Sanitation

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.PROVIDE A SPLASH QUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH -EAST SIDE).

minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.ALSO PIPE ...

minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UNDER FRONT COUN...

2010-01-20 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-01-11 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM GREASE TRAP, MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED...

minor Sanitation

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 SEAL/REPAINT RAW WOOOD STORAGE SHELVES (ON TOP) IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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 SEAL/REPAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON TOP OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ON TOP OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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