The Original Royal Chicken
5254 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of May 20, 2025
The Original Royal Chicken was last inspected on May 20, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gaskets on doors of two door refrigerator at bottom. Instructed to repair/replace damaged gaskets on two door refrigerator and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed food debris and spillage on interior of one door cooler in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet in rear kitchen. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet so that it shall be easily located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.11: observed dumpster and grease container stored on plastic signage. Instructed outdoor surface for dumpster and grease container shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing cover on ceiling air conditioner and also observed opening on wall around air conditioner above front entrance. Instructed to replace air conditioner cover and smoothly seal openings around air conditioner. Observed missing floor tiles in facility in areas such as prep area, in front of prep area and underneath and next to utility sink. Instructed to replace missing floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen next to utility closet with hot water tank. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter in rear of building, unnecessary items include wood, tools, smoke pit, utility sink. Instructed to remove unnecessary and non working items from rear of building to prevent areas for pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen training for city of chicago certified foodservice manager. Instructed to obtain and provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no conveniently located handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed to install conveniently located handwashing sink in prep area. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder statement, and asterick identifying animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked, or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure and reminder statement and asterick identifying animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on handwashing sink located on left side of handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to install splash guard on handwashing sink to prevent contamination of food equipment.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on doors of two door refrigerator at bottom. Instructed to repair/replace damaged gaskets on two door refrigerator and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wood in prep area on wall, counters and front of door next to two door cooler. Instructed to smoothly seal wood for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spillage on interior of one door cooler in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet in rear kitchen. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink faucet so that it shall be easily located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster and grease container stored on plastic signage. Instructed outdoor surface for dumpster and grease container shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover on ceiling air conditioner and also observed opening on wall around air conditioner above front entrance. Instructed to replace air conditioner cover and smooth seal openings around air conditioner. Observed missing floor tiles in facility in areas such as prep area, in front of prep area and underneath and next to utility sink. Instructed to replace missing floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen next to utility closet with hot water tank. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear of building, unnecessary items include wood, tools, smoke pit, utility sink. Instructed to remove unnecessary and non working items from rear of building to prevent areas for pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city of chicago certified foodservice manager. Instructed to obtain and provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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