Rocky Pancake House

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Front door in need of closing to protect area from flying inspects. Instructed to close door and maintain close at all times.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: All rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All multi use untils must be stored in a clean sanitized container not in between coolers and cutting areas. Correct and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up at blade. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: All prep tables and table legs in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all d=food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Area around dumpster and grease container in need of weed growth removal. Instructed to remove all weeds and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and utensils not inverted behind front counter and prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and ceilings, around electrical outlets and pipe fititngs. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks and crevices in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in dining area, on shelves under front counter, in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on shelves in dry food storage area, on ledge near 3-compartment sink, on top of furnace, inside vanity cabinet in washroom, inside bottom compartments of coolers, on floor inside closet in dining area, on floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and utensils not inverted behind front counter and prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and ceilings, around electrical outlets and pipe fititngs. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks and crevices in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in dining area, on shelves under front counter, in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violaitons not corrected from report #2574960 on 4-26-24:37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 38-observed rear door frame has sevearl holes must make door tight fitting.41-must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 47-must repair or replace worn & pitted cutting boards.56-must replace burntout lights in dining area and missing light shield in dish washing area.58-observed no food allergen training for food manager. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR FRAME HAS SEVEARL HOLES MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTERS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.75 or more mice droppings on rear ledges and on floor behind all coolers and freezers,on floor under mop sink,behind furnace & hot water tank,on & inside of bricks at 3- compartment sink,on floor under shelving units in rear storage area,on floor under table of articles for sale in dining area,on floor under coolers in front prep area. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/17/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution from cutting boards when not in use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler put on gloves and hat without washing hands.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn & pitted cutting boards.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables,all used and unused coolers and freezers,counters.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repalce burntout lights in dining area and missing light shield in dish washing area.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings in the mop sink in the rear, 15 mice droppings scatterd on the floor around the hot water tank. Instructed to remove and detail clean. Also contact pest control for service. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean counter tops, dry storage racks and interior of reach in coolers to remove spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and droppings were needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx 250 mice droppings noted during inspection. Activity was noted near the food prep cooler, shelf above the prep cooler, floors in front and back area, and corners of the facility. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxs of potatoes and food containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the cutting boards. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed knives and other utensils stored between a soiled wall and cooler near the dish area. Instructed manager to properly stored utensils in between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove. Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the food prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall near the washbowl in the toliet room. Instructed to seal.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in the lobby and food prep/dish area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no exhaust ventilation fan in the washroom. Instructed to provide a working exhaust ventilation fan.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #25 (observed no consumer advisory disclosure and a reminder on the menu or all items (eggs) that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Instructed to provide. #40 (observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints) #49 (observed food debris and spillage on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, counters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain)#55 (observed excessive clutter in utility sink and on shelving units under front counter) #57 (observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training) #58 (observed the city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement) instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage not corrected…

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spillage on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, counters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in utility sink and on shelving units under front counter. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep, dish washing and single service article storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed a thermometer is needed inside of the refrigerator with milk. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity; observed about 20 rodent droppings on the window ledge located in the rear and abot 20 rodent droppings located around the hot water heater. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the cook needs a beard guard. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being held in adequate sanitizer between uses. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard being reused as shelf and floor liners and the stove lined with aluminum. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and do not re-use cardboard.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors thru out the facility with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls, in all corners and under and behind all equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter thru out the facility. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter or elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors walls and ceiling located above the hot water heater, under the 3 compartment sink, and in the toilet room not smooth and easily cleanable with missing tiles and not finished. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Observed 60 or more mouse droppings on the floor at the side of the two door prep cooler, under the grill on the shelf, between the pop cooler and hand sink and on the floor under/around cooking equipment. Must clean all affected areas and have pset cotrol company service prior to reinspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: exterior of grill area under grill, bottom of fryer, can opener blade and sleeve holder.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around all kitchen equipment and in storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean vent/hooded area above cooking equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the three comp sink; repair leak.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover over bulb above prep table in prep area

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 25 mice droppings scattered behind a refrigerator on floor along wall base and corners in the rear storage area,instructed to clean and sanitize affected area,serious violation 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the prep area,behind cooking equipment,along wall base and corners and inside the rear storage area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in the prep area,has food spills and grease on walls near stove,instructed to clean and maintain area

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover over bulb above prep table in prep area

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Obsreved 20 mice droppings on the floor along the wall base next to the grill, and 15 mice droppings on the floor in the rear storage area along the wall. Instructed manager to remove and sanizie the affected areas. Also noted a 1/4" gap at the bottom corner of the front door. Must seal to prevent further pest problem. Citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler, counter top,prep tables and storage shelving to remove debris and spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove debris and spills along the wall base and in corners.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the light sheilds above the prep areas, also must replace missing end caps. Must clean vent covers to remove dust.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the rear storage area and underneath counter top. Must organize stock 6" off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and pest monitoring.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear of premises and the prep area,along wall base and corners

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all reach-in cooolers and defrost the reach-in freezer and clean the interior bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up ,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls in the prep area of grease build-up near stove.grill,instructed clean and maintain area and seal opening into wall in the rear washroom near bowl and clean all light shield covers inm prep and dishwashing area of dust

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on light shield covers in prep area and dishwashing area and provide a light shield cover on bulb under ventilation hood in prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide a thermometer inside the reach-in cooler in prep area

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Unable to verify if the certified food manager on site. Has no proof of identification on site at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace the gasket at the chest freezer in the prep area and repair interior panel of the chest freezer

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Defrost all chest freezers of premises and reach-in freezers in prep area and rear of premises,has heavy ice build-up inside freezers also clean interior of the reach-in freezer in rear of premises and clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the prep area and rear of premises,along wall base and corners

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: The food handler must provide a hair restraint at food prep area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around outlet on wall by window in dining room.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light not shield in dish area.must install

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer to monitor temperatures of food.must provide.