What is Roka Akor / The M Room's health inspection score?

Roka Akor / The M Room has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Roka Akor / The M Room last inspected?

Roka Akor / The M Room was last inspected on February 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Roka Akor / The M Room have?

Roka Akor / The M Room has 40 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Roka Akor / The M Room safe to eat at?

Yes, Roka Akor / The M Room has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Roka Akor / The M Room serve?

Roka Akor / The M Room serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Roka Akor / The M Room

Name: Roka Akor / The M Room
Address: 111 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 96

111 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/11/2026

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0Excellent

American•River North

Ranked #24 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

111 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

7 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Feb 2026

2 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN BEVERAGE GLASSES STORED BENEATH STAIRWELL NEAR THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN BEVERAGE GLASSES AND STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE MAIN CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ADEQUATELY COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST OR OTHER SOURCES OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: FAUCETS AT THE WAREWASHING AREA LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL; CHEMICAL DISPENSER AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598810 DATED:08/07/2024 #38--6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #58--2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

7 High2 Med4 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

2/100inspection score

−88 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION IN ROKA AKOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY, JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON ILLINOIS SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−88 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SUSHI, RICE SEA FOOD, PORK, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMONATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/14/2022 NSPECTION REPORT#2554353. VIOLATION #49 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AND #51 OBSERVED URINALS IN MEN'S ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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