Royal BBQ & Jerk
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Royal BBQ & Jerk six times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Royal BBQ & Jerk is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE STORAGE AND ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 22, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIDS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SOTRED UNDER AND NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH, LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, LEDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FRONT(EAST) HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKE-STAINED WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED INSIDE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREAS.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE N IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHENEVER IN THE FOOD PREP AND/OR HANDLING FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (GOAT) NOT BEING PROPERLY UNTHAWED, SITTING IN WATER INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND NOT TO HANG FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD NOT ATTACHED IN THE FRONT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS ( MACARONI, CURRY CHICKEN, AND RICE AND BEANS) IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCARDED MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF MACARONI ($25), 4 POUNDS OF CURRY CHICKEN ($35), 10 POUNDS OF RICE AND BEANS ($50). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS INCLUDING: FROZEN CHICKEN, FROZEN FISH, AND FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING IN MACARONI PAN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM PAN PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TAKE OUT BOXES STORED SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TAKE OUT BOXES AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH SOME GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON OVEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AND BASEBOARDS AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH HOLE DRIPPING LIQUID ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 29, 2022
License
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH SOME GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON OVEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AND BASEBOARDS AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN OF FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal BBQ & Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal BBQ & Jerk on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal BBQ & Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Royal BBQ & Jerk.
Has Royal BBQ & Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal BBQ & Jerk have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal BBQ & Jerk 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 Royal BBQ & Jerk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal BBQ & Jerk is inspected around two times per year on average.
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