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ROCKING HORSE

2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROCKING HORSE 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
2553180

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261864

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLERS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED PASTA 50.2F,1LB.COLESLAW 47.1F,1LB.ARUGULA 46.6F,1LB.SLAW 48.2F,1LB. GRILLED VEGETABLES 47.5F,4LBS. CHILI 49.3F,2LBS. POTATOE SALAD 49.1F,3LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 45.9F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 48.6F,6OZ. ROMAINE LETTUCE 47.5F,10LBS. RAW CHICKEN 50.4F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 52.5F,4LBS. COOKED SOUP 48.7F,4LBS. SOUR CREAM 49.6F,1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 49.1F,1.5LBS. RAW FISH 46.4F,2LBS. CORNED BEEF 46.6F,2LBS.RAW MARINATED FISH 47.5F,2LBS. SLICED TURKEY 45.1F,.5LB COOKED ONIONS 46.4F. PRODUCT WAS ISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.43LBS.$108.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A 2- DOOR PREP COOLER 45.7F AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTERS TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON PREP AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND RUST FROM PREP & GRILL TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,BEER COOLER,DISH RACKS AND DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DINING AREA UNDER RUGS,BROKEN FLOORTILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING WALL VENT NEAR REAR DOOR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015367

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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: Caulk around 3compartment sink and exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room, and office area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953354

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 47.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner on several pieces of equipment and on shelving in the kitchen area. Found plastic wrap on wall behind cooking line. Instructed to remove all tin foil and plastic wrap. These items cannot be used as a liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain. Found rust on outside lip of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found black mold like substance on outside of ice machine, near the crease of the door. Instructed to detail clean ice machine. Must maintain. Found debris and mold like substance around faucet handles of the exposed hand sink near cook line, in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found missing/damaged ceiling tile above the back of walk in, near dishwasher area. Instructed to repair. Must maintain all ceiling tiles (by making sure they are not damaged, soiled or with stains from water damage).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933117

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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: Found tin foil used as a liner on several pieces of equipment and on shelving in the kitchen area. Found plastic wrap on wall behind cooking line. Instructed to remove all tin foil and plastic wrap. These items cannot be used as a liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain. Found rust on outside lip of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found black mold like substance on outside of ice machine, near the crease of the door. Instructed to detail clean ice machine. Must maintain. Found debris and mold like substance around faucet handles of the exposed hand sink near cook line, in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found missing/damaged ceiling tile above the back of walk in, near dishwasher area. Instructed to repair. Must maintain all ceiling tiles (by making sure they are not damaged, soiled or with stains from water damage).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578429

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH SURFACE IN DISREPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576077

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED. OBSERVED RODENT POISON BLOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RODENT POISON IN A CLOSED BAIT BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT POISON NOT IN A BAIT BOX. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE OFFICE, FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE POOL ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS 2 FAUCETS HOOKED UP TO THE SINK. THE FIRST FAUCET PROVIDES WATER TO THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK AND THE SECOND FAUCET PROVIDES WATER TO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. THE HOT WATER HANDLE TO THE SECOND FAUCET IS STRIPPED AND NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINK COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE THE PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH SURFACE IN DISREPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501688

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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 TORN AND DAMAGED REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471221

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE 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: Cooler shelving in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under dish machine, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in boiler room, rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, shall be replaced.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed employee in kitchen area not wearing beard guard, mgmt was advice to provide beard guards for employees.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375338

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375307

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN-COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 49.0F-50.0F. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-50.2F. ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,MILK,GUACAMOLES,CHEESES,MEATS ETC.ARE DISCARDED,DENATURED AT THIS TIME.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$5,000.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT DATED 10/24/2013, FOR REPORT #1369945, VIOLATION 18 AND 21, 18 FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND REPAIR, 21 NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, THATS CURRENT AND UP TO DAY, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH ACTUAL FOOD SAN. CERT. OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE,

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE,

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND UTILITY CLOSET NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, RESEAL ALL CHIPPING PLASTER, AND CLEAN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE KITCHEN AREA REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375272

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKING HORSE · 2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT DATED 10/24/2013, FOR REPORT #1369945, VIOLATION 18 AND 21, 18 FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND REPAIR, 21 NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, THATS CURRENT AND UP TO DAY, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH ACTUAL FOOD SAN. CERT. OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE,

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE,

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLER,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTALLATION MUST BE INSTALLED TO DOOR,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND UTILITY CLOSET NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, RESEAL ALL CHIPPING PLASTER, AND CLEAN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE KITCHEN AREA REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,

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  • ROUNDHOUSE SPORTS BAR2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • ROUNDHOUSE SPORTS BAR2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • MAN SUN2535 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Not ReadyInspected
  • WASABI2539 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TRIKE THAI NOODLE + SUSHI2539 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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