ROY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL SOLD, THEN KEPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS AFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 7# OF MUSSELS WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE, FOOD LITTER AND GARBAGE. THE GARBAGE CAN WAS ALSO OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE AND GARBAGE. MANAGEMENT HAD THE GARBAGE REMOVED INTO THE OTHER GARBAGE CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKINQ EQUIPMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST A PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR ALL RESTROOMS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS OUT OF ORDER AND MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT FLUSHES. REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND ONE WHICH DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE OF THE 3 TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS OUT OF ORDER AND MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT FLUSHES. REPLACE THE SPRAY HOSE AT THE SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND ONE WHICH DOES NOT FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK.

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.