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ROCKYS TACOS

3111 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROCKYS TACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544357

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2454084

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN REAR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN’S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315717

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315338

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND BETWEEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WOODEN PIECE AND WALL BY REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WOMENS WASHROOM HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL BACK TO WALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130164

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE FROM THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989765

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1721239

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR AND SALT AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT PROPERLY LABELED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOKING AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND THE 2 COOLERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRI.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBER WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532363

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS FROM EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR NEAR KITCHEN MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT, AND WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOK HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1498176

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, TOPS SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396136

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395902

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED, PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188624, DATED: 05/13/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW: 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS /CRUMBS AND THE FRONT PART OF THE GRILL AND SIDE PART OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. 34 CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. 35 PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BESIDE THE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT, AND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN NEEDS REPAIR,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188624

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKYS TACOS · 3111 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. HAM AT 50.4F, BEEF AT 51.9F, AL PASTOR AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.OF OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 TOTAL 9 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INISDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS /CRUMBS AND THE FRONT PART OF THE GRILL AND SIDE PART OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BESIDE THE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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