The Original Roma
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Original Roma has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 18, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at The Original Roma since Jan 18, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 18, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET OF THE DEEP FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE.....MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.....MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACKS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BEFORE STORAGE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING AND ALSO ON SHELVING BY THE PREP TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK (COLD) WATER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.THUS NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (THERE IS HOT WATER AT THIS SINK). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET OF THE DEEP FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE.....MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.....MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACKS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BEFORE STORAGE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING AND ALSO ON SHELVING BY THE PREP TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR.
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving racks need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged light shield shall be replaced, light shields in front prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving needs cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front prep area, under counter area need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 10, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
7 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/Observed rodent dropping(40 )in rear storage room under storage shelving, also found front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gap in middle of doors. Citation #H000071335, with a court date of 6/09/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair, sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving, rear cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving of front prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage room need detailed cleaning under shelving, corners.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, dining areas, rear storage area shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear prep areas, display cooler shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers,dining areas not clean need cleaning.
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Dec 28, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Dec 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found approximately 30 mice droppings in rear storage room behind deep freezer and under storage rack and on top of pallet. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water on left side, water coming up middle and right side of three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline or replace grease trap with larger trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in dry goods, walk-in cooler and under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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May 4, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #31 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #40 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Apr 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before serving.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior deep fryer cabinets, nozzles on soda dispenser, storage shelves under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind heavy cooking equipment, corners and along wallbase through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace any worn ceiling tile.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soft serve Taylor machine not maintained or operated. Hot and cold water not provided for top of machine. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine. Notice must be faxed to Chgo Dept. of Public Health when machine has running hot and cold water. Soft serve Taylor machine can not be used until "Held for Inspection" tag must been removed.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside front and pizza prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside coolr conspicuous.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Roma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Roma on file is from Jan 18, 2013. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Roma?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Original Roma.
Has The Original Roma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Roma have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Roma 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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