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ROMA'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ROMA'S RESTAURANT 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60617 Restaurant
March 30, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2289197
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVING APPX. 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH GARBAGE CAN ,ON EXTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON WHEEL BASE OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AND ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.ALSO, APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & UNUSED FREEZER IN KITCHEN ,REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL AND BEHIND UNUSED FRYER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO LIQUOR AND ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.BASEMENT AREAS UNDERNEATH STEPS ,UNDER PALLETS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,SEVERAL DIFFERENT ROOMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.BAR AREA- UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CEILING AND WALL IN HALLWAY IN BAR AREA OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINKS AND ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM,OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINKS AND ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM,OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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