MAR 24
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROOST CHICKEN & BISCUITS.
EAT. 100/100
2011 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
6 passed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET DAMAGED ON INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR TALL COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIS=RT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUIL UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 212025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 32023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NEXT TO THE MOPSINK)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, AND ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR.
AUG 92023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NEXT TO THE MOPSINK)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SEASONED FLOUR, SALT ETC)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, AND ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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AUG 42022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPEN DUCT ON REAR EXTERIOR WALL OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SCREEN DUCT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SELF DRAINING DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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