Royal Catering Services,Llc

5620 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Catering
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Royal Catering Services,Llc, the earliest from 2010. On Sep 27, 2011, 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. Royal Catering Services,Llc's record stops at Sep 27, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Royal Catering Services,Llc is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR; MUST REMOVE. TERMINIX SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON 9/9/2010 BUT DID NOT SERVICE BASEMENT AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE COMPANY COME BACK OUT AND INSTALL BAIT BOXES IN BASEMENT AND LOOK FOR ANY POSSIBLE OPENINGS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED TALL GRASS AND WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WHERE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT STORED; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CONTINUE REMOVING UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT WITH DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-F00D CONTACT SURFACES FREE OF DUST, DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONVECTIONS OVENS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM SITE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REVMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Jul 16, 2010
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. REPLACE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 20 SECONDS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. SINK MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST UTENSIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS MUST BE LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS ETC WHERE WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND 3-COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMP SINK, PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Catering Services,Llc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Catering Services,Llc on file is from Sep 27, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Catering Services,Llc?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Catering Services,Llc.

Has Royal Catering Services,Llc's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Catering Services,Llc have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Catering Services,Llc means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.