Robey Hotel
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Robey Hotel, the earliest from 2016. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Robey Hotel scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19:TROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGS & PLASTIC SPATULAS) IN WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER, IF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 135�F.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, IN KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED & RAW MEATS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 75 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PIC INDICATED ROP MACHINE IS PERSONAL & RESIDENTIAL ROP MACHINE, DURING CANVASS NO ROP WAS FOUND ON SITE FOR TAGGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.. PIC INDICATED ROP MACHINE IS A PERSONAL & RESIDENTIAL ROP MACHINE. DURING CANVASS, NO ROP WAS FOUND ON SITE FOR TAGGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 29.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, AND THE EVENT SPACE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE. DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. RECORDED ON INSPECTION# 2618667 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COLD HOILDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CHICKEN AT 57.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.ON INSPECTION REPORT#2618667 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED PORK 56.8F, HOLLANDISE SAUCE AT 88.7F, SAUSAGE PATTY AT 46.7F COOKED HASBROWN POTATOES AT 48.9F, MUSHROOM SOUP AT 53.6F, SHELLED EGGS AT 79.9F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.9F, GROUND BEEF BURGERS PATTYS AT 47.7F, DUCK CONFIT AT 48.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGHTHE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVER FILLING WATERCRAFTS AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STOP THAT PRACTICE. HAND SINK IS ONLY FOR HAND WASHING AND REMOVAL OF WATERCRAFTS FROM THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA BLOCKED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK, NOR THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, AND HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGS & PLASTIC SPATULAS) IN WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WATER, IF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 135�F.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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May 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS BETWEEN REAR DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND AROUND SINKS HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT UNUSED COFFEE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT AVOCADO TOAST WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLATING FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER 55.9F AND REACH-IN COOLER 53.2F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CREAM 61.7F, COOKED PASTA 52.4F, SOUP 51.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TWO DRAWER COOLER NEAR FRYERS, AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT BAR AREA DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOF HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR ALL MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED YOGURT DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN REACH-IN COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR WITH NO LABELS. ALL PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK SEASONING CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found no paper towels at the rooftop/uproom bar hand sink and found the 1st floor cafe dish area hand sink to be blocked by a large trash can. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water. Facility removed trash can and installed paper towels at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: At the first floor cafe found table settings (utensils and glasses) to be exposed to possible contamination. Instructed facility to store or present in a manner so as to protect utensils from possible contamination and to maintain. Observed small neck/opening bottles used for syrups and juices on site. Instructed facility to maintain a bottle brush on site to properly clean said bottles which must be done in a three compartment sink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: At the rooftop/uproom found water spilled and dirt and debris on the floor of the small closet next to the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the first floor cafe prep area under and around heavy equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: In the first floor cafe observed the caulk between the wall and the dish machine and attached counter to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean affected areas, recaulk, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 1st floor cafe dish area exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN 13TH FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA 1ST & 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/08/16 REPORT#1971006.(32) NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THR ICE BIN. (38)PREMISESDOES NOT HAVE UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (AT THIS ADDRESS) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Nov 8, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN....NOTED PREMISES USING BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BOTTLES WITH WIDE MOUTH OPENING FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHILEDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (AT THIS ADDRESS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robey Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Robey Hotel on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Robey Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Robey Hotel.
Has Robey Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Robey Hotel have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Robey Hotel 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 Robey Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Robey Hotel is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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