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ROMA'S RESTAURANT

9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638909

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562013

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561038

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DURING RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED NAILS/ TACKS USED TO REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DURING RE-INSPECTION,OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS, 2 BEDROOMS, AN OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM WITH SHOWER, ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, WALLS AND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE REMEDIATED FOR PATRON AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORTS #2559602 DATED 6/21/2022 AND #2560072 DATED 6/29/2022. IN BAR AREA, OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP(IN BETWEEN FRAME SUPPORTS. OBSERVED 50 PLUS SPIDERS IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AND CEILING, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN BAR AREA AND 10-15 FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560072

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ONE PARTIALLY REPAIRED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BAR AREA WHICH DOES NOT CLOSE FLUSH TO FRAME. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAPS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AROUND ENTIRE DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2559602 DATE 6/21/2022. NO PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN ON SITE AS OF 6/29/2022 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED 30-40 FLYING INSECTS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED 5-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND 10-20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559602

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, SAUSAGE, SPINACH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT/RAT DROPPINGS NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS OF BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AND ONE SEVERELY DETERIORATED ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS AND REPAIR DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN DUE TO SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523829

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523534

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED HAM 47.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES 50.4 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES, 3 LIVE ROACHES, AND 50-75 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LIVE ROACHES WERE NOTED ON TOP OF THE INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA, RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA CABINETS, THE REAR BOTTOM OF INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE REAR WHERE ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SPICES DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53(OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE) AND #58 (OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2293287 DATED FOR 06/11/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293287

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (DELI MEATS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED BY THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHING INTENSITY.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145663

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO 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: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145273

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND DEEP FREEZER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD UP OBSERVED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990020

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO 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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989588

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735174

Location recorded for this inspection · ROMA'S RESTAURANT · 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DONE BY THE COOK SUCH AS: PREPPING RAW CHICKEN FOR THE GRILL AND WIPING HIS HANDS ON HIS APPRON, WASHING DISHES, COOKING FOOD AND PREPARING SALADS: PLACE THE LETTUCE ON THE PLATE AND THAN CUTTING UP THE COOK CHICKEN AND PLACING THAT ON THE BED OF LETTUCE ALL WITHOUT WASHING HIS HAND OR HAVING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45) FROM REPORT #1559325 DATE 6-19-15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE FILTER,HOOD AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR BURNED OUT. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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