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ROCKY'S

234-236 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROCKY'S 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
2184686

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST 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 ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176778

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166253

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE 0 PPM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND WASH MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.DISH MACHINE BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT HANDSINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116804

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070159

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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: CLEANER INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE OF DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937442

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST 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: THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR (RIGHT SIDE DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND MAIN BAR, IN KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND MAIN BAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578350

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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: SODA DISPENSER GUNS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A PIZZA OVEN AND A STAND UP COOLER NOTED IN THE BACK YARD OUT DOOR SEATING AREA. WHERE THERE IS A BAR UNDR A CANOPY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE. NO EVIDENCE OF COOKING AT THIS TIME.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496918

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST 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: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN DRY STORAGE AREA. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE NO POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP AND PEELING PAINT ON PIP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOAVE RUST AND RESTORE PIPE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE WITH GREASE AND FOOD GRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WHERE ICE IS MADE, UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/DUST RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAITAIN FAUCET.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228132

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST 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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228123

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT BAR TOUCHING AND EATING PIECES OF FRUIT THEN SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AT THE HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING HER MOUTH OR CHANGING TASKS OTHER THAN MAKING DRINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRATICES.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: PREMISES HAS A LOW-TEMP SANITIZER DISHMACHINE WITH 0PPM SANITIZER AT HIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.

  • 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. 1/4 IN OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR DUE TO BROKEN TILES. FRONT DOOR HOLE AT CENTER AREA WHERE DOORS MEET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN WEST SIDE BAR POP HOLDER. EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20-22 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CORRECT ALL PROBLEMS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SAUSAGE ETC...INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE/PERSON ON SITE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL FOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE SHIELDS ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL DRAIN LINES MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND REMOVAL OF RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: NO SMOKING SIGNS ARE POSTED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT HOWEVER NON ARE POSTED IN OUTDOOR PATIO AREA AND 13 ASHTRAYS ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND POST NO SMOKING SIGNS. 1ST VIOLATION NOTED 7-32-020 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322238

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(MUST SWEEP)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583206

Location recorded for this inspection · ROCKY'S · 234-236 W 31ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVING TO STORE STOCK ITEMS. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR CHIPPED WOOD SHELF AT BAR. SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND BETWEEN BEER COOLERS. CLEAN SPILLS AT FLOOR AROUND SODA SYRUP UNITS.

  • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT ANSUL SYSTEM AND AT WALL AT STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE ATTACHED TO CEILING AT BAR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT TOILET ROOM DOORS AT OUTSIDE BAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN BASEMENT.

  • 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. CLEAN OUTSIDE PATIO/BAR AREA/EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND LINEN AREA. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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