Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Roost Chicken & Biscuits stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Roost Chicken & Biscuits since Apr 10, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Roost Chicken & Biscuits trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BLUE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER NORTHSIDE SHELF ON WALL IN DISHROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALLS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO OF NINE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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Jul 5, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:10PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR NEAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST ACCUMILATION INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO STAND UP HOT HOLDING UNIT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BATHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 13, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDERNEATH ON THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE COMPARTMENTS) AND INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESUURE AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14-OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED FOOD HANDLER CONDUCTING/HANDLING CASH OR CREDIT TRANSACTION AT TOUCH SCREEN REGISTER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD HANDLER THEN PUT SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN TO BOX/HANDLE FRIED CHICKEN FOR TO GO ORDERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE ACROSS FROM REGISTER AREA. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HAND BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS. MANAGER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17-OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PEACH COBBLER) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/SERVER LINE ACROSS FROM REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAID AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES .
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS HAVE ON PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN LEFT DOOR ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, SPIDER WEBS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED CRACKED AND DETERIORATING DRY WALL ABOVE INTERIOR ENTRANCE OF DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Nov 3, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink on right side of prep area without paper towels. Observed hand sink on left side of prep area with a strainer resting inside the basin. Instructed hand sinks may only be used for hand washing. Instructed must keep soap and paper towels at hand sinks at all times. Operator provided paper towels, and removed strainer during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as floor mat in prep area, and dish washing area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed all cardboard. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of cooking oil stored directly on the floor in prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same. Observed broken coving in rear corner of prep area near dish washing area. Observed cracked baseboard coving in employee restroom. Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up on floor threshold of prep area exterior rear door. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Mar 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10LBS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE VALUED $45 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 93.5F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCT IS MADE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,MACARONI CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
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Sep 21, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE SILICON. MANAGER/OWNER ASKED THE PLUMBER TO REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND REPLACED IT WITH US FOOD GRADE SILICON DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODS OF THE DINING TABLES LEGS MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roost Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roost Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roost Chicken & Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Roost Chicken & Biscuits.
Has Roost Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Roost Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Roost Chicken & Biscuits means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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