Chicago
40
BEAT

Roy'S

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-09-14
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-09-14)
Failed 4 inspections (2017, 2016, 2011...)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 14×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Other minor
2017-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRAWER UNITS ON SOUTH WALL IN OPEN KITHCEN COOKING AREA WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND DRAWERS. REFRIGERATION DRAWERS MUST SEAL AND CLOSE WITHOUT GAPS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS.

2017-09-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.2 F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING STEAK, SHRIMP, AND COOKED VEGETABLES. OBSERVED 2 COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNITS IN OPEN KITCHEN AT 57.4F AND 50.3F. BOTH COOLERS WERE EMPTY AT TIME OF ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED WITHIN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 1 LB OF BUTTER SAUCE ST 48.4F VALUED AT $2, 1 LB OF LOBSTER CREAM VALUED AT $2 AT 48.6F, 4 LBS OF VEAL STOCK AT 47.3F VALUED AT $15, 2LBS OF COOKED SH...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES PRESENT THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH MACHINE AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRAWER UNITS ON SOUTH WALL IN OPEN KITHCEN COOKING AREA WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND DRAWERS. REFRIGERATION DRAWERS MUST SEAL AND CLOSE WITHOUT GAPS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME WITHIN AND FLOOR DRAIN 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITHIN PREP KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH ORGANIC MATTER. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO DETER FRUIT FLY INFESTAT...

2016-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2016-05-04 Fail Canvass
3
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559588 DATED ON 06/25/15 NOT CORRECTED- #38 VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR, #32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE LIQUOR/WINE DISPENSER, #45 ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2015-06-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE LIQUOR/WINE DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR. AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. M...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER/GRILL AND STOVE (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,(STAND...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SHOW THE PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-10-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH (MUSSELS)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO ALL SHELL FISH UNTIL PRODUCTS ARE CONSUMED AND THEN ALL TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS BEFORE DISPOSING O...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. EQUIPMENT T...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LOOSE KNOBS AT LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.... MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE CABINETS OF ALL SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA INCLUDING THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-01-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HAND SOAP DIPENSER HARD TO REACH AT FRONT OF THE HOUSE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE EASY TO USE.

2011-06-02 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-17 Fail License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR ALL RESTROOMS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL SO THAT IT DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.

2011-05-10 Fail License-Task Force
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. OBSERVED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT THE SHELFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT ...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE, FOOD LITTER AND GARBAGE. TH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPM...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR ALL RESTROOMS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS OUT OF ORDER AND MARKED WITH A SIGN. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT FLUSHES. REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL SO T...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COOLER.

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