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ROYAL SWEET & FAST FOOD & PIZZ

2658 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ROYAL SWEET & FAST FOOD & PIZZ has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 23, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 25, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 17, 2013. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 15, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 15, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2013. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on February 23, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Above violation still remaining: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Above violation still remaining: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,AND CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND FOUR LARGE WHEELS OF FRESH CHEESE ON COOKIE SHEETS WITH BAGS OF SUGAR ON TOP OF THE PRODUCTS TO RELEASE LIQUID, PRODUCTS WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/ OWNER,CHEESE TEMPERATURE: 64.7F - 65F- 66.9F-AND 67.4F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40, VALUE 300. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH ONLY RUNNING WATER AND DRYING HANDS AT APRONS THAT THEY WEARING ,THEN GOING BACK TO THEIR WORK STATION. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,AND CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    15 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS BUT NOT SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • HOT WATER WAS DEPLETED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE UTENSILS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL, LARGER OR FASTER RECOVERY WATER HEATER.
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA,AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO 5 LIVE ROACHES BY WATER HEATER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DROPPINGS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID WITH DRIED GREASE AND DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT, RICE LENTIL SOUP CHICK PEA SOUP. ABOVE NAMED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL WAS NOT ON SITE . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.7-38-012
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE,KIDNEY BENAS AND FLOUR.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST CONTAMINATION,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND STOVE, ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTINERS, THE DOUGH MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA, COOKING AREA, NORTH SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE STAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE BASEBOARD BESIDE THE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, COKING AREA NEEDS DEATIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, IN THE BASEMENT, ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOLE ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MANTAIN.MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON THE WALL VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM .(NOTED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA NOT DRAINING WELL(SLOW DRAINING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER/COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. (COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MACHINERY, PIECES OF WOODS AND OLD CAR SEATS).
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE COOLER, TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER, PREP TABLE, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Found observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 140f or more at time of license inspection on 2/23/2011, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:Samosa at 122f, Kachori 126.3f, Aloo Tikki 128.1f, and Vegetable Puff at 138.2f, mgmt. discarded all food items at once.Citation issued #H000063598 with a court date of 3/31/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM, or follow pay-by-mail instructions on back of citation. Approxiamate weight: 15# Value: $75.00
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Found /observed rat droppings(50+)inside cabinet in kitchen prep area, also found rodent droppings(100+) in kitchen prep areas by prep tables, storage shelving 1st floor, also found rodent droppings in bsmt. storage shelving, on top of packaging boxes,and bsmt storage room under shelving, boxes.Front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed door has 1/4inch gap on bottom of door, rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door. Citation issued#H00063598 with a court date of 3/31/2011, at 400 w superior in room#112 at 9:00AM or pay-by-mail. Must remove all droppings, wash and sanitize surfaces, seal all openings/gaps, have premises serviced by pest control company.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Found 2nd faucet of 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair(leaking profusely from neck/backflow prevention), 1st faucet did not reach 3rd compartment of 3 compartment sink). Citation issued#H000063599, with a court date of 3/31/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112, at 9:00 AM.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Must label all food container in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, all food items in coolers must be dated, labeled at all times.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.Exposed raw wood in front counter shall be repair, all shelving that had exposed raw wood in bsmt. storage areas shall be sealed or replaced. Install washable splashguards between handsinks and utensil/supply storage shelves.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving, prep tables, cooking equipment, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Must clean all utensils/equipment through-out, remove all food debris.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage shelving, storage room (1st floor/bsmt)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners),damaged flooring shall be repair in kitchen areas, bsmt. storage areas.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas(1st floor, bsmt)shall be replaced,. Walls,ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed insulation, holes, gaps shall be repair, missing cove moulding in kitchen areas, prep areas, and storage areas shall be provided.Walls that had exposed raw wood, wallboard, plaster shall be repair. Water dripping from ceiling next to rear door, must repair leak and damaged ceiling.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in display coolers, storage areas shall be provided. Light shields inkitchen prep areas, storage areas , and bathrooms need cleaning.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopies had excess grease/dust build up need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, must remove broken equipment, unused and unnecessary items from premises.

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