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Rocky's Tacos

September 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND ONE PAN OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45.1F TO 46F.EMPLOYEE STATED HE COOKED PRODUCTS HALF HOUR AGO.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AT TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS:3,VALUE:$6. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: KNIVES AND SPATULAS ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: A PIECE WOOD REPLACES SHELF INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SHELF THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK IS TOO LOOSE REPAIR
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT STAIRS THAT GOES TO BASEMENT.ISTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 12, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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