Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO HAND SINK FAUCET BY DISH MACHINE. HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY USED TO WASH HANDS.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF BULK FOOD ITEMS GOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTERIOR OF REAR CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED AND CORRODED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TURBO OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED NORTHWEST DRY STORAGE CLOSET FILLED WITH STACKED BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO DETECT PEST ACTIVITY/ PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.
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Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LB DUCK NECKS IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN 5 LB INDIVIDUALLY VACUUM PACKED BAGS WITHOUT ANY LABEL ON THE PACKAGES. THE OWNER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE OR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STATED THEY WERE OBTAINED BY THEIR PARTNER IN BUSINESS. DID NOT OBSERVE A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. ALL BAGS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL PROOF OF SOURCE IS PROVIDED TO C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-25-22 REPORT #2561204 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.----EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHMACHINE HAND SINK AND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT AROUND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKS LINE MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----FLOORS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SUCH AS RICE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/BOX FREEZER ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Jul 25, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMET. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: DE-LIME, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. THE UNIT WAS IN USE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR: WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AT 1:05 PM AND REPAIRED THE ISSUE. UNIT MAINTAIN 100PPM AT FINAL RINSE. UNTAGGED UNIT.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED CHICKEN STOCK(WITH CHICKEN BONES)ON TOP OF ONE BURNER UNIT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 92.1F. THE POT WAS COVERED WITH A PIECE OF CARDBOARD. THE PRODUCT WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. POUNDS 42, VALUE 10. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FROM6-4-21, REPORT #2510791. #58)2-102.13: ANSI-APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS(PORK STRIP, VARIOUS SHAPE OF CHICKEN WONTON, CUT VEGETABLE ETC. EMPLOYEE PRESENTLY DATED WITH DISCARDING DATE FOOD MENTIONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. A CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: PORK, RICE ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN STORAGE MUST BE LABLED WITH A COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMET. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR SHELVES OR FOR LIDS TO COVER POTS WITH FOOD. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DE-LIME, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 4, 2021
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST HAVE PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING PEELING RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT REAR OF DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD CORNER CABINET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE OR RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu.
Has Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu 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 Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Damaojia — Royal Highness Zhu is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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