Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2010
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Inspectors have visited Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen seven times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen's record stops at Oct 18, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF EGG ROLLS,COOKED SHRIMP AND CRAB RANGOON AT IMPROPER TEMERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.7-38-005A
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THIS TIME. MANAGER TURNED OFF PILOT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #422233 ON 10/06/2010 NOT CORRECTED: #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES: 4 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS, 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR BY COMPRESSOR, OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AT WALL BASE BETWEEN MESH SCREEN AND BETWEEN WOOD BLOCK, STAIRCASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, STRONG RODENT URINE SMELL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLES, AND SERVED IE. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Oct 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #422233 ON 10/06/2010 NOT CORRECTED: #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS-FOUND 10 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SEATING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 5 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STAIRCASE, AROUND WATER HEATER, ALONG WALL BASE BY GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. STRONG RODENT URINE SMELL NOTED IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLES, AND SERVED IE. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 WALLS WITH OPENINGS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SNEEZING TWO TIMES ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WHERE HE WAS SLICING ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS. HE DID NOT COVER HIS FACE AND CONTINUED TO SLICE ONIONS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND SANITIZING SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES I.E SNEEZING AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD GREEN PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(CUTTING BOARD/PREP TABLE). ALSO, OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS ARRIVE FROM REAR DOOR INTO KITCHEN AND HANDLING RICE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO WORKING IN KITCHEN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BLOCKED WITH BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, LARGE POTS, AND FILLED TO RIM WITH FOOD CONTAINER LIDS-UNABLE TO ACCESS SAID SINK FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS FROM INSIDE HAND WASH SINK AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING ACCESS TO SAID SINK TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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: FOUND 1 INCH GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP UNDER REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, 1 RAT DROPPING IN TOILET ROOM, 2 RAT DROPPINGS AT DINING AREA NEXT TO TRASH CONTAINER, AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLBASE AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL LARGE OPENINGS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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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 AN ACCUMULATION OF USED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND ACROSS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND LITTER/GARBAGE ON STAIRCASE AND BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINKS, VENTS NEXT TO VENTIALTION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 WALLS WITH OPENINGS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Jul 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES/RACKS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DINING AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA, PAINT SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WLAK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, REPAIR WALL BASE IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE, PIPING, CONDUITS, AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE BASEMENT. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 30, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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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: FOUND 4 HOUSE FLIES AND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT WINDOWS BY DINING AREA AND AT PREP AREA. FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, AND RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. SERIOUS 7-32-020-CITATION ISSUED UNDER OLD OWNER LICENSE #1739796. DREV# 231433.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD PREP TABLE COUNTER. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND SHELVES/RACKS, PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES/RACKS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA, PAINT SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WLAK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, REPAIR WALL BASE IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE, PIPING, CONDUITS, AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT FRONT STORAGE AREA AT DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BROOM AND INVERT MOP HEADS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen on file is from Oct 18, 2010. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen.
Has Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Kitchen — Chinese Royal Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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