Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Clean record — passed all 12 inspections
2024-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 9 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF I...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FO...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALLS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO OF NINE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE ...
2023-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE W...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR NEAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FROST ACCUMILATION INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO STAND UP HOT HOLDING UNIT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-09-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BATHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2021-10-13 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDERNEATH ON THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE COMPARTMENTS) AND INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2020-04-23 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
2019-12-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WEAK HOT WATER PRESUURE AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.14-OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED FOOD HANDLER CONDUCTING/HANDLING CASH OR CREDIT TRANSACTION AT TOUCH SCREEN REGISTER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD HANDLER THEN PUT SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN TO BOX/HANDLE FRIED CHICKEN FOR TO GO ORDERS ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/SERVER LINE ACROSS FROM REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAID AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES .
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17-OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PEACH COBBLER) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS HAVE ON PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN LEFT DOOR ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, SPIDER WEBS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-OBSERVED CRACKED AND DETERIORATING DRY WALL ABOVE INTERIOR ENTRANCE OF DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
2017-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed hand sink on right side of prep area without paper towels. Observed hand sink on left side of prep area with a strainer resting inside the basin. Instructed hand sinks may only be used for hand washing. Instructed must keep soap and paper to...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cardboard used as floor mat in prep area, and dish washing area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed all cardboard. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed boxes of cooking oil stored directly on the floor in prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same. Observed broken coving in rear corner of prep area near dish washing...
2017-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 10LBS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE VALUED $45 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 93.5F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
2016-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,MACARONI CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT A...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
2015-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions License 2 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE SILICON. MANAGER/OWNER ASKED THE PLUMBER TO REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND REPLACED IT WITH US FOOD GRADE SILICON DURING INSPECTI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOODS OF THE DINING TABLES LEGS MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.
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