The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits

400 S Financial Pl, Chicago, IL 60605

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2020

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits stretching back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits's record stops at Feb 6, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2020

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD FOUND ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN KITCHEN NEAR THE EXIT DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTS.

Oct 3, 2019

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA (WEST SOUTH WALL) AT 51 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT TIME OF INSPECTION . SAID COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN, EGGS, COLESLAW) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47 F - 62 F F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOCATED IN GTHE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING UNITS: SOUTH WEST PREP COOLER, REACH IN "TRUE" REFRIGERATOR AND EAST PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $360 AT 100LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RANCH, COLESLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 3, 2018

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAIR INSIDE OF THE READY TO EAT COLESLAW LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID READY TO EAT COLESLAW DURING THE INSPECTION, 5 LBS VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE DRINK BOXES AND UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Jan 31, 2018

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Feb 6, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits.

Has The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Roost Carolina Kitchen — Roost Chicken & Biscuits 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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