Roy's

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

American

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Roy's stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 2, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Roy's since Jun 2, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Roy's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2011

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES.

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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR ALL RESTROOMS.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND ONE WHICH DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.

May 10, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

7 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL SOLD, THEN KEPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS AFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 7# OF MUSSELS WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

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 THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE, FOOD LITTER AND GARBAGE. THE GARBAGE CAN WAS ALSO OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND GARBAGE. MANAGEMENT HAD THE GARBAGE REMOVED INTO THE OTHER GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

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. MUST A PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR ALL RESTROOMS.

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

Inspector notes: ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS OUT OF ORDER AND MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT FLUSHES. REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND ONE WHICH DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.

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. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roy's on file is from Jun 2, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roy's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roy's.

Has Roy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Roy's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roy's 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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