Roka Akor / the M Room
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Roka Akor / the M Room 23 times, with records going back to 2011. Roka Akor / the M Room was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up nine times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN BEVERAGE GLASSES STORED BENEATH STAIRWELL NEAR THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN BEVERAGE GLASSES AND STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE MAIN CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ADEQUATELY COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST OR OTHER SOURCES OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: FAUCETS AT THE WAREWASHING AREA LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL; CHEMICAL DISPENSER AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598810 DATED:08/07/2024 #38--6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #58--2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .
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Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION IN ROKA AKOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY, JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 1, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SUSHI, RICE SEA FOOD, PORK, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/14/2022 NSPECTION REPORT#2554353. VIOLATION #49 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AND #51 OBSERVED URINALS IN MEN'S ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMONATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINALS IN MEN'S ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 UNUSED DISH MACHINES ON WINE BAR SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Apr 14, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2534479 DATED 10/7/2021: #39 "NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE PASTRY PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM REPORT #2534479 DATED 10/7/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE LOCATED ON WINE BAR SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF BUILD UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINALS IN MEN'S ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 UNUSED DISH MACHINES ON WINE BAR SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 7, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT THE BAR AND PASTRY PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE PASTRY PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH AREA USED FOR CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REPAINT OR REPLACE RACK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD BUILDUP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BOMBAY SPICE GRILL AND WINE BAR AREA OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, AND THEN STORE ITEMS ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Sep 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS ARE INOPERABLE AT ENOLO'S KITCHEN, HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF ON ONE OF SINKS AND BROKEN AND DISLOCATED DRAIN LINE ON THE OTHER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM WALKING-COOLER CONDENSATION DRIP PAN DRIPPING OVER CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK AND PICKLED VEGETABLES ( KEMCHI ) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. 30 LBS OF PORK AND KEMCHI DISCARDED VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE TO PERFORM VACUUM PACKAGING ON SITE FOR FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BY CDPH IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229378 DATED 10-04-18 FOR VIOLATION #47: (MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT 2 PREP AREAS HAND WASH SINKS, TOO CLOSE TO PREP SURFACE) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #32 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER AND MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN IN ENOLO KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: CONDENSATING WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN WASTE PROPERLY AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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47
Oct 4, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING COOKED READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS ( COOKED SCALLOPS, SLICED SUSHI FISH) INSTRUCTED NOT HANDLE SUCH FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-10
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER DISPENSED AT FINAL RINSE 0PP AT TEST STRIP WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12, UNABLE TO FIND OYSTERS TAGS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 14-JULY 21 2018. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAIN OYSTERS TAGS FOR 90 DAYS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11, MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS, TOO CLOSE TO PREP SURFACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES,RUSTY SURFACES, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16,PEELING PAINT ON DISH WASHING AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN MOUNT AT FRONT BAR WRAPPED IN TAPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TAPE AS MEANS TO REPAIR BAR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GLAZED CERAMIC DISHES IN USE AS SERVICE PLATES. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THESE CERAMIC DISHES ARE LEAD-SAFE. OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE ROBATA GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SURFACES AS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 20, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS PREPARING SUSHI ROLLS AND A READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WITH NO GLOVES.INSTRUCTED CHEF THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT-FOODS AT ANYTIME. STAFF MUST USE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING OR PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.CDI.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY MEDIUM SIZED BULK GLASS CONTAINERS HOLDING BEANS, SPICES, PASTA AND NUTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, SAUCES AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE ENOLO WINE SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE ROKA AKOR SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.ALSO FOUND SAME AT THE SMALL ICE MACHINE INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL ON THE ENOLO WINE SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK 1ST COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE ROKA AKOR SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ON THE ENOLO WINE SIDEF THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTLES OF MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANING PRODUCTS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE ROKA AKOR BAR SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.FOUND ON FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK.MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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78
Dec 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT ENOLO SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MAIN BAR ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/PAPER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/PAPER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AT ENOLO WINE SIDE, DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER LINE LEAKING AT ROKA AKOR SIDE ALSO COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT HANDWASH BOWL AT SERVICE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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78
Jan 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 100 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 180 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF SURFACE INSIDE CABIENT UNDER COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER BY FRYERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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86
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE,(ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW FISH AND NOT WELL DONE RED MEAT). MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPRTMENT SINK IN THE ROKA AKOR RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE ENOLO WINE BAR RESTAURANT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE ROKA AKOR RESTAURANT. MUST DRY FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND BY THE ICE MAKER IN THE ENOLO WINE BAR RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM IN ROKA AKOR RESTAURANT,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE ROKA AKOR RESTAURANT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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78
Feb 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) IN A CONTAINER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS. MANAGER STATED THAT THEY REMOVED THE SHELL FISH TAGS AND ATTACHED IT TO THE PORTION ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCTS AND IF POSSIBLE MAKE COPIES OF ORIGINAL TAGS TO ACCOMPANY EACH BATCH. ALL SHELL FISH MUST HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THAT BADGE UNTIL PRODUCT IS CONSUMED AND THEN STORED ON FILE ON PREMISES FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHER AT IMPROPER RINSING TEMPERATURE. RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS READING 167F (NORMAL TEMPERATURES IS 180F AND ABOVE). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND USE UNTIL DISH WASHER IS REPAIRED. ECO LAB REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 1:50 PM. RINSE TEMPERATURE OF WATER IS NOW READING 181F CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH, GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START REMOVING ICE FROM MACHINES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER ALSO CALLED COMPANY TO CLEAN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS 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 ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ON UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CHEST FREEZER AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM WITH IN POOR REPAIR (BENT LID AND GASKET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE SECOND WALK IN COOLER AND FANS ON CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST AND DIRT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (CLOTHS, SHOES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE LIQUOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR BELONGING (LOCKER ROOM)
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70
May 17, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA OF ROKA AKOR NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK WAS BEING USED AS A "DUMP" SINK (FOUND A CONTAINER WITH ICE, WATER, DEBRIS IN SINK.) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ITEMS WERE REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND SAME SINK MENTIONED ABOVE WITH NO SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SIDE DOOR IN DINING AREA AND FRONT DOOR (NEXT TO REVOLVING DOOR) ON ROKA AKOR SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4-1/2"GAPS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ENGINEER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AND INSTALLED A DOOR SWEEP TO DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUNS IN BAR AREAS AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINES AND SINKS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
Aug 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING & SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB, SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUCH CERTIFIACTE HOLDER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE P.H.F. IS HANDLED OR SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS, COMPRESSORS OR FAN GUARDS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL BAR SINKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, & MOST FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, DIRT. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER SINKS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPILLS.
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78
Jun 30, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roka Akor / the M Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roka Akor / the M Room on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roka Akor / the M Room?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Roka Akor / the M Room.
Has Roka Akor / the M Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roka Akor / the M Room have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roka Akor / the M Room 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 Roka Akor / the M Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roka Akor / the M Room is inspected around two times per year on average.
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