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ROCKIT BAR & GRILL

3700 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROCKIT BAR & GRILL 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
2315446

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106664

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND CEMENT FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA, CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLO0R, DIRTY CLOTHS AND OTHER DEBRIS. LID OF OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH AREA AND CLEAN LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER DISPLAY COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335256

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER DISPLAY COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
561206

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519257

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.2F; COOKED MUSHROOMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE(NO ICE ON TRAYS)AT TEMP OF 118.5F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.2F WITH A LABEL WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED OF 9-15-11.FOUND PULLED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F WITH DATE OF 9-15-11.RICOTTA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.POUNDS 28,VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO72652-15

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO ONE OF THE CHEFS SHOOK MY HAND AND WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WITH BARE HANDS HE TOOK THE COOKED MEAT AND TRANSFERED IT TO A SERVING PLATE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000072652-15

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 120.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE MUST BE ABOVE 180F. MUST REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000072653-16

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000072653-16

  • 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. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE AND FRONT EXIT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000072654-17

  • 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN SUMP PUMP COVERS. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR FOR THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 AND COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 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. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES AND HOLSTERS FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR AND CONNECT THE DRAIN LINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ANY REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

  • 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. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277906

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277760

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKIT BAR & GRILL · 3700 N CLARK ST

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED GROUND BEFF STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(SOUTH WALL)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,46.5F TO 47.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4, VALUE 8.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62510-16

  • 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE(BAR,PREP,BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR),ABOUT 20 OR MORE FLIES,RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED IN REAR OF THE BASEMENT AREA ,AND OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER SAME AREA(APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPPINGS ,AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62510-16

  • 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.ADDITIONAL STRIP IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME.RAW WOOD THAT SEALES THE WINDOW IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 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.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES(BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA,NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

  • 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.OUTSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SIN MUST BE REPAIRED ,REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND THE FAUCET.WALK-IN BEER COOLER HAS AN OVER HEAD LEAK,NEED TO REPAIR

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE OUTSIDE STALE WATER FROM GARBAGE AREA,UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.

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