Rooh Chicago

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Inspections

1. Mar 19, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS ALONG BUMP PLATE IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING OR DAMAGED IN SPECIFIC AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

2. Mar 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F: 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK, 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. BOTH LISTED SINKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOT WATER UNAVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS OR ASSOCIATED PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS ALONG BUMP PLATE IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY: 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE LAW INCLUDING UP-TO-DATE SERVICE RECEIPTS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING OR DAMAGED IN SPECIFIC AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

3. Jul 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO SOAP AT 2 HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.SOAP PROVIDED AT SINKS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

4. Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AN ECLOAB TECHICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO PROVIDE MANAGER WITH A IRREVERISIBLE DEVICE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

5. Dec 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (RICE, SPICES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING COLD KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 4/30/2019, REPORT #2286034. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

6. Apr 30, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

7. Apr 25, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     25 MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINE OVER FOOD PREP AREA (WAITER STATION ADJACENT TO BAR). During preparation, unPACKAGED FOOD shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO 3-COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK. A sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.