Rooh Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Rooh Chicago, the earliest from 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS ALONG BUMP PLATE IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING OR DAMAGED IN SPECIFIC AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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90
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F: 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK, 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. BOTH LISTED SINKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOT WATER UNAVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS OR ASSOCIATED PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE LAW INCLUDING UP-TO-DATE SERVICE RECEIPTS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS ALONG BUMP PLATE IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY: 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING OR DAMAGED IN SPECIFIC AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Jul 16, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT 2 HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.SOAP PROVIDED AT SINKS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AN ECLOAB TECHICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO PROVIDE MANAGER WITH A IRREVERISIBLE DEVICE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 4/30/2019, REPORT #2286034. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (RICE, SPICES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 25, 2019
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 25 MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINE OVER FOOD PREP AREA (WAITER STATION ADJACENT TO BAR). During preparation, unPACKAGED FOOD shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK. A sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rooh Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rooh Chicago on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rooh Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rooh Chicago.
Has Rooh Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rooh Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rooh Chicago 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 Rooh Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rooh Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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