Roxy Diner
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
64
Score
Roxy Diner appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Lyons average 88, so Roxy Diner trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired milk (11/17/25) in reach in cooler. COS: PIC disposed of milk.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed prepped rice without date mark. CA: date mark items with prep date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup in soda machine nozzle. CA: clean and sanitize more frequently to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed sugar, oil, rice, onions, and potatoes stored on the floor. CA: All foods must be stored 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered bacon, sausage, and burgers in RIC. CA: all food items must be covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler ambient at 45 and another prep top cooler ambient at 54. The units to the left of the soda machine. COS: Discarded milk and cheese. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gravy and has browns with no date mark. COS: Manager labeled with yesterday's prep date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed cook on cook line cooking with no hair restraint and food handling employee washing dishes with no hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two moldy tomatoes stored in a reach-in cooler. COS: Tomatoes discarded.
511-6-1.04(1)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed expired milk dated Nov 5, 2024. CA: Advised PIC to no keep foods past the expiration date & to discard the expired milk.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed freshly sliced tomatoes being stored in prep top cooler without being properly cooled down. CA: Went over proper cooling procedures with PIC
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a box of single service straws being stored on floor in dry storage area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed foods, debris, and dirty cloths on the floor throughout the facility. CA: Clean floors often enough to prevent build-up.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
64
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed coffee dumped in hand washing sink. CA: Hand washing sink shall only be used for hand washing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without hair nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box of single service cups being stored on the floor. COS: PIC corrected.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up in freezer drawer with debris & food in ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled boiled eggs & diced tomatoes cold holding above 41F. COS: TCS foods discarded from prep top cooler. CA: TCS foods cold holding shall be held at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter build-up on soda nozzles. CA: Clean soda nozzles daily. Will follow-up during next inspection.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of prepped & bagged meats undated in a reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC to date for 7-day discard.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing jewelry while making foods.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 44F. CA: Repair unit to cold hold at 41F.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and food on microwave plate and its door handle. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bacon uncovered in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC covered food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without any hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roxy Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roxy Diner on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roxy Diner?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Roxy Diner.
How does Roxy Diner compare to other restaurants in Lyons?
Roxy Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lyons average of 88.
Has Roxy Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roxy Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Roxy Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Roxy Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roxy Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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