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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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369945

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: FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

  • 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,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300567

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 38

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300354

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: FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA

  • 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, AND REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN POOL ROOM AREA

  • 35

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

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING IN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS, AND 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 UTILITY CLOSET AREA BY KITCHEN AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579671

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS- MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579470

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: 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.FOUND FRONT REAR DOORS TO PREMISES NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 " MODE OF ENTRY ACCROSS BOTTOMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT FOOD PREP,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,ALL SURFACES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR,ICE CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND FLOOR NEEDS REGROUTING BEHIND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSIDE TOILET ROOMS,CEILING FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS- MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.FOUND ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED)MUST REPLACE ,WASH CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134279

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

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/ SERVING AREA NOT TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND NOT MAINTAINED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SAID HAND WASH SINK WAS BEING USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS,AND WATER WAS BACKING UP ,NOT DRAINING AT ALL WHEN WATER WAS TURNED ON. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STORED CONTAINERS FROM IT,IT MUST BE KEPT FREE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OF FOODSERVICE STAFFS AT FRONT AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO REPAIR BACK UP AT ONCE AT ABOVE SAID SINK AND AT 1COMP SINK BY DISH-WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT CALLED AND HAD PLUMBER OUT ON FACILITY WHILE I WAS STILL HERE INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD STAFFS AT FRONT WASH HANDS AT HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA MEANWHILE. CDI.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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. OBSERVED CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED ON CHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. AND ELEVATE DISH-WASHER RACKS 6" OFF FLOORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE-BINS IN BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HAND WASH SINK BY CHEF PREP AREA AND 3COMP-SINK NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 CLUTTERS ON TOP OF ICE-MACHINE. AND PROMPTLY REMOVE EMPTY BOXES FROM PREMISES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOUND AND OR OBSERVED CHEF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR-RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE-DISPENSING AREAS.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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