SEP 14
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROY'S.
BEAT. 40/100
720 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 14, 2017 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
SEP 72017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION AND DID NOT CONTAIN ANY FOOD. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED. WALK IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS LESS THAN 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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 SHRIMP AT 48.2F VALUED AT $22, 5LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE AT 45.7F VALUED AT $25, 10 LBS OF COOKED FINGERLING POTATOES VALUED AT $10 AT 53.0F, 5 LBS OF RIB EYE VALUED AT $40 AT 47.3F, 3 LBS OF FILET AT 46.9F VALUED AT $48, 3 LBS OF FLANK STEAK AT 47.3F VALUED AT $25, 9 LBS PORK BELLY AT 46.9F VALUED AT $30, 3 LBS OF BURGERS AT 47.9F VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AD\ND DENATURED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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)
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
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.
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 INFESTATION.
MAY 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAY 42016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 MUST SHOW THE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
JUN 252015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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,(STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES) GROUT WORN OUT.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST SHOW THE PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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MAY 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OF THE TAGS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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 TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 172011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2011
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 THE CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES.
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.
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.
MAY 102011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 UNTIL IT IS SOLD, THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 7# OF MUSSELS WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)
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. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS ALSO OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND GARBAGE. MANAGEMENT HAD THE GARBAGE REMOVED INTO THE OTHER DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
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 THAT IT DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.
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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