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ROMA'S

4237 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROMA'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607461

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184282

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND NO LABEL AND DATE ON RE WRAPPED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING OR MARKING DEVICES AND DATE ON FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE BY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982492

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL BROWNIES PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE HAS TO HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND FODD ALLERGENS NOTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. RELOCATE THE SOAP DISPENSER WHICH IS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,(ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A DIPPER WELLS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734988

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK BLOCKED BY BUCKETS IN FRONT, AND PITCHER INSIDE. FRONT AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT WORKING HOT WATER. (WHEN TURN HANDLE NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET.)OPERATOR STATES HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO BE STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED (BEEF, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, FRENCH FRIES,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583636

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LARGE HOLE WITH CRACKED AND MISSING CEMENT UNDER THE NEWLY INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566576

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MEATBALLS IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 129.2F, 1LB EACH OF ZIPLOC BAGS OF MARINARA SAUCE AND CHILI ALSO IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 71.4F AND 90.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-25-14 NOT CORRECTED #34- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. #36- ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.#38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS IN FREEZER AND PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF TALL WHITE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE REAR PREP TAYLOR BRAND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR AND IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOR ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512295

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459265

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ABOVE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166303

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271420

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S · 4237 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing wall tiles in rear kitchen area shall be provided, walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in rear kitchen, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning. Must provide mop sink to premises per city code(no mop sink in premises).

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How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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