Roy's Soul Food
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Roy's Soul Food 29 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Roy's Soul Food on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROX. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER KITCHEN FRYER AND APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND CLEANED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
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90
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED GREENS 56.8F, SWEET POTATOES 53.8F, PORK CHOPS 55.7F, CHICKEN 54.3, HAM HOCKS 59.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD $500 AND 60 LBS. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR OPENED AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP THE INNER DOOR CLOSED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND/OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE OF COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND VENTS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED BOILED POTATOES AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES AND COOKED SAUSAGES UNCOVERED STORED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID COOKED FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AND BEVERAGES IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COOKED RICE (54.6F), SALMON CROQUETTE MIXTURE (48.3F), EGGS (46.5-47.4F), MILK (49.1F), AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES (69.2F). APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND GALLON AT $65. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS WITH AN ASTERICK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510737 06/03/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47: OBSERVED BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDING TO HAVE GASKETS REPLACED. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO HAVE HANDLE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. #55: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE CONDENSATION FROM BECOMING POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOOD BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOILED POTATOES AND COOKED SALMON CROQUETTES AND COOKED SAUSAGES UNCOVERED STORED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID COOKED FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDING TO HAVE GASKETS REPLACED. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO HAVE HANDLE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE CONDENSATION FROM BECOMING POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOOD BEING PREPARED.
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May 14, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDING TO HAVE GASKETS REPLACED. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO HAVE HANDLE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE VARMIN AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY AND SANITATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE CONDENSATION FROM BECOMING POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOOD BEING PREPARED.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED POTATOES, COOKED HAM ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENUS (PRINTED TO-GO MENU AND DISPLAY MENU BOARD) FOR ALL EGG MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED ANY STYLE AND NO REMINDER STATEMENT. FACILITY UPDATED DISPLAY MENU BOARD AND TO-GO MENU ELECTRICALLY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTED HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF FOOD ITEM'S NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WHERE COFFEE AND DRINKS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS ON THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED HAM, COOKED PORK CHOPS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE LABEL FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, OVEN, FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS (FANS) MUST BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:TURKEY HAM 45.5F, SLICED TOMATOES 50F, SAUSAGE 53.4F-60.7F, CHICKEN HOT LINKS 56.7F, EGGS 60.8F, TURKEY BACON 70.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND INSIDE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM RIGHT SEAM OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WELD SEAMS AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC SPOONS IN COFFEE PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER/BEVERAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA, ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND SHATTERPROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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50
Feb 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STEAMTABLE AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT BOTH COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM OF STEAMTABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR AROUND A PIPE IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL BASE IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL SMALL HOLE.
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Aug 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 63.0F & 58.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MACARONI & CHEESE, BAKED CHICKEN, SHORT RIBS, TURKEY WINGS, EGGS, SAUSAGES, ETC) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(15LBS OF MACARONI & CHEESE AT 61.5F, 10LBS OF BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 65.5F, 7LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 57.0F, 10LBS OF BAKED POTATOES AT 54.2F, 10GALLONS OF CORN BREAD MIX (EGGS, BUTTERMILK, CORN MEAL), 2 LBS OF STEAK AT 61.3F, 7 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 62.8F, 6LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52.6F-58.1F) INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS THAT ARE NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $230. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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90
May 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE FURNACE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE EAST WALL AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT BY THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS NOTED AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY, EGGS, SAUSAGE, COOKED POTATOES,RICE AND BEANS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE NORTH WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE WALL AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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82
Dec 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 2, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. 4 LBS OF RAW EGGS, 57F, VALUED AT $20, .5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 48.5F, VALUED AT $1. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD AT 40F OF BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE BINS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND UNDER THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WHEEL CASTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND STEAM TABLE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DITY FLOORS THROUGHOUT, AND ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, WALL VENTS, FILTERS AND HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND SERVING COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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64
Jun 16, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE AND STEAM TABLE,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PIPES,FRYER,PREP & STEAM TABLES,MICROWAVE,ALL COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,OVEN.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND BASES,LIGHT SHIELDS,VENTS,HOOD THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS NEAR FRONT DOOR,THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR.,SCREEN ON REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DINING AREA,B.B.Q. PIT FROM REAR YARD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jul 30, 2014
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS OF DIRT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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86
Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PANS OF FOOD PRODUCTS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE,WHICH WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,THE MAC & CHEESE WAS AT 125.9F AND THE STEAK WAS AT 126.6F,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,TOTAL COST $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 25LBS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS OF DIRT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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82
Sep 16, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE COOKED FOODS(SAUSAGE RICE, GRITS, GRAVY, CHICKEN) BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF SOME BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SHELVES AND COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEP AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ORGANIZED AND FREE OF CLUTTER.
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74
May 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
May 18, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF PREMISES(INCLUDING BASEMENT- KEEP AREA DRY).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL UP ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL TRACES OF GREASE FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DOORWAY AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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86
May 11, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON FLOOR IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR IN CLOSET INSIDE WASHROOM, ON SHELVES INSIDE GREEN CABINETS UNDERNEATH COFFEE COUNTER , ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT OFFICE AREA - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT, REQUEST AND RODENT PROOF BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS(1/4 INCH GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH BOTH), MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS AT NEXT VISIT - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 2-1-11 ON REPORT # 545207 NOT CORRECTED: -33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT THE FOLLOWING: RAW WOOD SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND IN GREEN CABINETS UNDER COFFEE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL UP ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL TRACES OF GREASE FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DOORWAY AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON SHIELDED LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM.
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67
Feb 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT WHERE MISSING IN PREP AREA.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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86
Feb 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES,COOKED RICE,COOKED GREENS AND COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON SHELVES AND ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS,IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOK LINE,BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM CLOSET AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT WHERE MISSING IN PREP AREA.
36
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roy's Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roy's Soul Food on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roy's Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Roy's Soul Food.
Has Roy's Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roy's Soul Food have averaged around four 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 Soul Food 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 Roy's Soul Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roy's Soul Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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