Royal Kebab

3051 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 22, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Royal Kebab. Royal Kebab was last inspected on Mar 22, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Royal Kebab dates to Mar 22, 2011.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Royal Kebab on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 22, 2011

Routine

7 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 on premises when potenially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Homemade Kebobs-at 143.7 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Drainline under exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to leak at drainline.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Supplies not organized or maintained. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.

Oct 1, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. FLOOR DRAIN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALL THE TIME

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP STORAGE AREA ORGANIZED ALL THE TIME

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Kebab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Kebab on file is from Mar 22, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Kebab?

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

Has Royal Kebab's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Royal Kebab have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Royal Kebab 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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