Radio Room

400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 3, 2023
43
Score
High Risk

Radio Room has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on May 3, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Radio Room dates to May 3, 2023.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 13 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Radio Room's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK/TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES, STEAK STRIPS, SALMON, RIBS, SHORT RIBS, BARBACOA, BACON, AND DELI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $1030.64 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 132.5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DISCARD DATES ON PREPARED FOODS (RICE, CHEESE SAUCE, CRAB MEAT, & BEEF) IN COLD HOLDING PREP-DRAWER IN COOKLINE AREA. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE WAS ABLE TO VERIFY AND REDATE LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DATED FROM 3/20/2023 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLICS VIEW. FACILITY HAD STORED FAILED SUMMARY REPORT BEHIND PASSED SUMMARY REPORT ON 10/28/2022. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS POST UP SUMMARY REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK/TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES, STEAK STRIPS, SALMON, RIBS, SHORT RIBS, BARBACOA, BACON, AND DELI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $1030.64 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 132.5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
32
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE COOKLINE/EXPEDITE AREA. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
56
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR MATERIAL CHIPPING AND IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN UNITS. FLOORS IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CHIPPING WALL PAINT IN MENS RESTROOM STALL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN OPENING GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON WALL/CEILING IN DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM (BASEMENT); DRAINS IN COOKLINE; BEHIND WEST BAR HANDSINK; AND CEILING BY MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW NEXT TO DISH SOTRAGE AREA IN BASEMENT-----AND-----BROKEN TILES IN THE ISLAND EAST BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Mar 20, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT LOCATED IN THE COOKLINE AND DISHROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COOKLINE AND DISHROOM AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR MATERIAL CHIPPING AND IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN UNITS. FLOORS IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN OPENING GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW NEXT TO DISH SOTRAGE AREA IN BASEMENT-----AND-----BROKEN TILES IN THE ISLAND EAST BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK THROUGHOUT WALL ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE FOOD AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING WALL PAINT IN MENS RESTROOM STALL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON WALL/CEILING IN DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM (BASEMENT); DRAINS IN COOKLINE; BEHIND WEST BAR HANDSINK; AND CEILING BY MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE COOKLINE/EXPEDITE AREA. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE
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50
Oct 28, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BARS ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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82
Jun 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND OTHER DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP PLATES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BEING STORED FACE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES DURING STORAGE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED TO STORE PROTEIN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jul 22, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: WRAPPED ROAST IN WALK-IN NOT LABELED WITH DATE, INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS KEPT MORE THAN 24 HRS.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SALT BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOPS STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TWO HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PASTRY PREP AREA IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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82
Oct 10, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302-11 (A 1), FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN A DRAWER COOLER ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF LETTUCE AND OTHER READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
15
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.13, WHOLE MEAT ROAST OVEN TEMPERATURE AND TIME DOES NOT MEAT CODE REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW HEALTH CODE GUIDE LINES FOR SMOKING OVEN TEMPERATURE.( NO MEAT IS BEING COOKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION ) JUST REVIEWED THEIR COOKING TEMP CHART.
29
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11, A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12, KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11, RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSULATION LINES IN POOR REPAIR, ROUGH BRICK WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
May 25, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK LINE COOLER HOLD IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER NOTED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $13: CHICKEN, 51-54 DEGREES F AND BEANS, 54 DEGREES F. IN THE CENTER COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED 16 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75: COOKED QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES F; FISH, 51 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES IN THE COOK LINE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE AT SALAD STATION SLICING AND SCOOPING SALAD ONTO A PLATE WITH BARE HANDS, AS WELL AS TOPPINGS LIKE TOMATOES AND CHEESE. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE LEAFY GREENS ON TOP OF A COOKED AND READY TO EAT PIZZA BEFORE PASSING TO A SERVER. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE BUILDING A SANDWICH WITH HIS BARE HANDS, STACKING SANDWICH INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND SLICING THE SANDWICH. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE ASSEMBLING TACOS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, HOLDING THE SHELL AND USING BARE HANDS TO APPLY TOPPINGS LIKE LEAFY GREENS AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND THAT A BARRIER MUST BE USED, LIKE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPER OR OTHER MEANS. THE EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
6
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BEER LINES IN THE BASEMENT, WHERE BEER LINES LEAVE THE WALK IN KEG COOLER AND GO INTO THE CEILING TOWARD THE TAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE FROM ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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70
Jul 21, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK LINE COOLER HOLD IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER NOTED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $13: CHICKEN, 51-54 DEGREES F AND BEANS, 54 DEGREES F. IN THE CENTER COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED 16 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75: COOKED QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES F; FISH, 51 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK COVERED IN BLACK MILDEW. OBSERVED WALLS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SEALED PROPERLY REMOVE ALL BLACK MILDEW AND REPAIR ALL WALLS TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM. RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER LARGEST COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK COVERED IN BLACK MILDEW. OBSERVED WALLS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SEALED PROPERLY REMOVE ALL BLACK MILDEW AND REPAIR ALL WALLS TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM. RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER LARGEST COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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82
Oct 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE UPSTAIRS ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IN THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINES UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.
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82
Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #3 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F. FOUND CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- SHREDDED CHEESE AT 48.1 F, PICO DE GALLO AT 48.7 F, CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, GUACAMOLE AT 49.0 F, DICED TOMATOES AT 49.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND HAVE CEILING TILES CLOSED/TIGHT FITTED.
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82
Apr 17, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. WIRE SHELVE WITH 5 BIG CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES AND SAUCE THAT IS BEING COOL DOWN IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL, 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE CONTAINERS IN FRONT ME DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FAUCET BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR(LEAKING HEAVY). REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED A CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT UNTIL PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 57.6F,CALAMARI 58.6F,SALSA 56.4F, GUACAMOLE 55.9F,CHEESE 51.8F, KINWA 62.9F, BEEF 62.9F, FISH 46.4F, CHICKEN 50.3F, SOUPS 110F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 61 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $289.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS INCLUDING THE SHELL FISH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ON THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE MAIN CUSTOMERS SITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS INA SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11/13/12 REPORT# 1138609 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 40 LBS OF OF SOUP AND MAC&CHEESE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP RANGING BETWEEN 50.6F-51.3F. FOOD STORED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL ICE BINS AT BARS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP OF WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND SODA DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Radio Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Radio Room on file is from May 3, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Radio Room?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Radio Room.

Has Radio Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Radio Room have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Radio Room means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.