Royal Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Royal Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Royal Fried Chicken was last inspected on Aug 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Royal Fried Chicken on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind warewashing sink damaged and soiled. Thoroughly clean and resurface to ensure smooth clean and durable
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed macaroni salad stored in sliding 2 door unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in cooler
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide most current pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked with utensils stored inside. Discussed with PIC to maintain clear and accessible for hand washing only. PIC removed
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep tables / walk in cooler knob and door soiled with food debris / deep freezer lid severly damaged and ice build up. Clean all stated to remove spills / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer strips for required testing of sanitizer. Quats 300ppm with inspector test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking all ready to eat items held over 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Temporary PIC on site not knowledgable of food safety regulations. Spoke w/ owner Anwar via telephone and instructed all employees be retrain on food services regulations provided in the email
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored with out identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind warewashing sink damaged and soiled. Thoroughly clean and resurface to ensure smooth clean and durable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in light shields. Remove shields and clean dead insects in prep kitchen
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water spills / food debris on floors in prep kitchen and walk in cooler. Clean with frequency to prevent stagnant water
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired in February 2024. Instructed PIC to immediately schedule cleaning and submit confirmation to the Health Division. BFD inspection notified
590.006/6-501.14-C
35
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed macaroni salad stored in sliding 2 door unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in cooler
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked with utensils stored inside. Discussed with PIC to maintain clear and accessible for hand washing only. PIC removed
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Temporary PIC on site not knowledgable of food safety regulations. Spoke w/ owner Anwar via telephone and instructed all employees be retrain on food services regulations provided in the email
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking all ready to eat items held over 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer strips for required testing of sanitizer. Quats 300ppm with inspector test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep tables / walk in cooler knob and door soiled with food debris / deep freezer lid severly damaged and ice build up. Clean all stated to remove spills / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide most current pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired in February 2024. Instructed PIC to immediately schedule cleaning and submit confirmation to the Health Division. BFD inspection notified
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored with out identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in light shields. Remove shields and clean dead insects in prep kitchen
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water spills / food debris on floors in prep kitchen and walk in cooler. Clean with frequency to prevent stagnant water
590.006/6-501.12-C
37
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink installed without air gap. Contact licensed plumber to install for indirect waste and provide a detailed plumbers report
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep of raw chicken at warewashing rinse compartment. Discussed with PIC warewashing sink is for warewashing only. Must maintain food prepp at prep sink with air gap for indirect waste.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual mashed potatoes / mac n cheese stored in walk in unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marks. Discussed with PIC to ensure all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs are with date marking
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes stored in non-operating refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC voluntarily disposed food
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink installed without air gap. Contact licensed plumber to install for indirect waste and provide a detailed plumbers report
590.005/5-202.13-P
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide
590.004/4-203.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliding door freezer chest with food debris / spills and soiled knives stored inside reach in unit. Clean with frequency to prevent spills / soils and maintain utensils clean and sanitized.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual mashed potatoes / mac n cheese stored in walk in unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marks. Discussed with PIC to ensure all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs are with date marking
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site at this time has no knowledge of warewashing procedures including the setup of sanitizer. Discussed with PIC to review / retrain all employees on food safety guidelines and ensure all is knowledgeable to perform duties.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep of raw chicken at warewashing rinse compartment. Discussed with PIC warewashing sink is for warewashing only. Must maintain food prepp at prep sink with air gap for indirect waste.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated unit not operating properly at sandwich station. Discussed with PIC to discontinue storing food and contact company for repairs. Provide report
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
41
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes stored in non-operating refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC voluntarily disposed food
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site at this time has no knowledge of warewashing procedures including the setup of sanitizer. Discussed with PIC to review / retrain all employees on food safety guidelines and ensure all is knowledgeable to perform duties.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliding door freezer chest with food debris / spills and soiled knives stored inside reach in unit. Clean with frequency to prevent spills / soils and maintain utensils clean and sanitized.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual mashed potatoes / mac n cheese stored in walk in unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marks. Discussed with PIC to ensure all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs are with date marking
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated unit not operating properly at sandwich station. Discussed with PIC to discontinue storing food and contact company for repairs. Provide report
590.004/4-501.11-C
52
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris along edges of deep freezers; Grease on exterior of fryer; inside condiment unit. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remove soils / grease
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at front hand sink.Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease spills on floor underneath fryer. Thoroughly clean with frequency all floors and equipment during slow periods of operation.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on glue board and inside light shields. Remove / replace glue boards and clean light shields in prep area.
590.006/6-501.112-C
74
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple live roaches in the establishment. Instructed PIC to inquire on weekly services until issue remedied. Report dated 8/2/23 provided.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed store brought Raid spray being used in establishment. Discontinue and contact licensed pest control for services
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked at all times. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on fryer / food debris in and around deep freezers door gaskets as well as walk in cooler. Thoroughly clean all deep freezers and cooking equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers for proper temping of food products
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on counters. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solutions after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and remove dead pest in all light shields in warewashing and cooking area
590.006/6-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a plumbers report
590.005/5-205.15-C
52
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezers. Clean to remove all ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods stored in walk in that are held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking for ready to eat foods held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Discussed with PIC to contact license pest control and provided most recent detailed reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
74
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at hand sink in prep area. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged deep freezer lids. Repair / Replace damaged lids to ensure tight fitting
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roach near warewashing bay. Discussed with PIC to provide detailed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at both hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain stocked at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up and food spills in deep freezers. Thoroughly clean all deep freezers and remove ice / soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring handsinks being fully supplied with paper towels for proper handwashing nor monitoring the cleanliness and protection of stored foods. Discussed with PIC to reveiw and retrain employees on food safety.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged deep freezer lids. Repair / Replace damaged lids to ensure tight fitting
590.004/4-501.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered foods stored in deep freezers. Provide a cover to protect foods from being contaminated.
590.003/3-302.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at hand sink in prep area. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean with frequency thoughout establishment during slow periods of operation
590.006/6-501.12-C
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Fried Chicken on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Royal Fried Chicken.
How does Royal Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Royal Fried Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Royal Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Fried Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Royal Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Fried Chicken is inspected around five times per year on average.
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