JUN 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROBEY HOTEL.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
1600-1618 N MILWAUKEE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 13, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
JUN 52025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. STRUCTURED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. UNIT TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED ON INSPECTION #2618665
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COLD HOILDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CHICKEN AT 57.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED ON INSPECTION # 2618665
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED & RAW MEATS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 75 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500 THROUGHTHE DENATURING PROCESS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED ON INSPECTION #2618665
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. PIC INDICATED ROP MACHINE IS A PERSONAL & RESIDENTIAL ROP MACHINE. DURING CANVASS, NO ROP MACHINE WAS FOUND ON SITE FOR TAGGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED ON INSPECTION #2618665
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, AND HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED ON INSPECTION #2618665
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAY 172024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FEB 282023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER AND FOOD UP ON PREP AREA SINKS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE IN A VERFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLORR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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APR 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Found no paper towels at the 2nd floor prep kitchen hand sink and at the event space closet hand sink and coffee bar hand sink. Also found the event space closet hand sink to have a coffee urn inside of sink basin making it inaccessible. Instructed facility to maintain hand sinks accessible at all times and with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels. Facility installed paper towels and removed coffee urn at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the one door cooler across from the cooking equipment in the 2nd floor prep kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain a one compartment dump sink at the event space coffee bar to facilitate proper disposal of liquids and to prevent misuse of hand sinks.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers or persons working in food prep/contact areas must maintain hair restraints.
SEP 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HAS A VACUUM PACKING UNIT. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. INFORMATION GIVEN FOR OBTAINING CDPH APPROVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
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