The Roost
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2022
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Roost 13 times, with records going back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Roost is from Feb 17, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Roost is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BAR
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Jan 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONLY HANDWASHING STATION IN COOKING AREA. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND HOT WATER WAS ONLY REGISTERING AT 76.0F. HOT WATER WAS TURNED ON UNDERNEATH DURING INSPECTION AND WAS RESTORED TO 110F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TABLEWARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING THE SAME WAY TO PREVENT CONTMAINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHEN ENTERING DISH ROOM. REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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May 20, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE AND CLEAN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL STORED BEVERAGES AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, NOT COVERING HAIR FOR ALL AREAS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS AT THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP SOILED/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT NOTED ON OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PIPING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS IE: EGGS AND MAKE CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP OF HOT TEA ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS OR CONSUMED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE BAR BOX COOLER WHERE DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD/FACIAL HAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WET WIPING CLOTHES ON COOKS LINE AND IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND METAL SHELVING AT THE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN EACH GLOVE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TENNIS BALL ATTACHED TO THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AS A MEANS OF A "BUMPER". MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY METAL DISH RACK AND PLASTIC RACK DISH HOLDER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN UTILITY MOP SINK'S BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE " FAMILY" WASHROOM WASHBOWL. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AT BOTH SINKS.----NOTED CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOOR OF THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS FLOOR MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND CLOSET MUST BE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR PATIO SUCH AS PILES WOOD, UNUSED FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,ALSO UNDER SHELVES REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREAS, NEED 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: BROKEN,MISSING AND UNSTUCK FROM CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE REPAINT SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND BAG IN A BOX. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN UNDER RINSE SINK AT BAR. MUST COVER HOLE AT BAR UNDER RINSE SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNLABELED. MUST LABEL 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 PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ALONG THE BLADE AND SIDES OF THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: RE-APPLY BASEBOARD ALONG THE SIDE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 7, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER TO ELIMINATE THE FROST BUILDUP ALONG THE WALLS OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE FACILITY TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILDUP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Roost last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Roost on file is from Feb 17, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Roost?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Roost.
Has The Roost's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Roost have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Roost 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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