Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ROY'S SOUL FOOD on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630511
Location recorded for this inspection · ROY'S SOUL FOOD · 403 E 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROX. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER KITCHEN FRYER AND APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND CLEANED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920393
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
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: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE COOKED FOODS(SAUSAGE RICE, GRITS, GRAVY, CHICKEN) BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF SOME BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SHELVES AND COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KEEP AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ORGANIZED AND FREE OF CLUTTER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155023
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
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 BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214994
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF PREMISES(INCLUDING BASEMENT- KEEP AREA DRY).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL UP ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL TRACES OF GREASE FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DOORWAY AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214823
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
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: 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON FLOOR IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR IN CLOSET INSIDE WASHROOM, ON SHELVES INSIDE GREEN CABINETS UNDERNEATH COFFEE COUNTER , ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT OFFICE AREA - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT, REQUEST AND RODENT PROOF BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS(1/4 INCH GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH BOTH), MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS AT NEXT VISIT - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 2-1-11 ON REPORT # 545207 NOT CORRECTED: -33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT THE FOLLOWING: RAW WOOD SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND IN GREEN CABINETS UNDER COFFEE COUNTER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF PREMISES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL UP ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL TRACES OF GREASE FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DOORWAY AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON SHIELDED LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545214
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT WHERE MISSING IN PREP AREA.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545207
Location recorded for this inspection · ROYS LUNCH BAG · 403 E 71ST ST
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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES,COOKED RICE,COOKED GREENS AND COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON SHELVES AND ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS,IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOK LINE,BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM CLOSET AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMEMT AND COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT WHERE MISSING IN PREP AREA.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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