ROANOKE
135 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60602
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (16)
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
- 9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS MALE FOOD HANDLER HAD GRILLED A LOAF OF BREAD (TOAST)AND REMOVED FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER (GLOVES,UTENSILS,DELI PAPER,ETC) TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. APPX. 2LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATIONISSUED)(COS)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SENSOR AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA TO HAVE WATER TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0.PPM'S AT BAR AREA.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY AND A NEW ONE IS BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 7LBS. COOKED LAMB AT 129.7F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 7LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1LBS. CREAM SAUCE AT 50.0F,1LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-51.4F IN SMALL STAINLESS STEELE PAN INSIDE OF A PERFORATED PAN ON COUNTER TOP OF PIZZA COOLER AND 2.5LBS. RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT 48.9F INSIDE OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS $160.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,ETC)
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD TO PREVENT HAIR FROM GETTING INTO FOOD.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVEARL WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF CUTTING BOARDS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLE WEAR (GLASSES AND SILVERWARE)UPRIGHT AND NOT COVERED.MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 46
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES,GRILLTABLE,HOT HOLDING UNIT SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.