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ROYAL GROCER & CO

2118 N DAMEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60647
12
Total Inspections
33.3%
Pass Rate
4
Failures

Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FOOD AND BEER SHELVING UNITS AND THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FOOD WALK-IN COOLER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED IN GREASE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, OVEN, AND MOP SINK BASIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP, DISH AND STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. NOTED 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT AND 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP FLOOR PAINT IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 15, 2025

Result: No Entry
0 violations

May 24, 2024

Result: Pass
0 violations

May 13, 2024

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Feb 21, 2023

Result: Pass
0 violations

Feb 14, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED EXPIRED ON 02/12/23. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP IN HOT WATER TANKS ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Feb 2, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Oct 7, 2021

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Jul 25, 2019

Result: Pass
0 violations

Jul 18, 2019

Result: Fail
20 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND ON ONIONS,POTATOES,BAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.ALSO. APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN OPENINGS UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/18/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A DOOR OR AN EFFECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SODA CADDY AND SODA STORAGE STORED UNDER AN OPEN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FOOD AND BEER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,MOP SINK BASIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL PREP AREA,BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINES AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE , LIQUOR ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST MAKE WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING PANELS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR DINING AREA.

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