What is Royal Grocer & CO's health inspection score?

Royal Grocer & CO has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Royal Grocer & CO last inspected?

Royal Grocer & CO was last inspected on July 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Royal Grocer & CO have?

Royal Grocer & CO has 12 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Royal Grocer & CO safe to eat at?

Yes, Royal Grocer & CO has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Royal Grocer & CO serve?

Royal Grocer & CO serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Royal Grocer & CO

Name: Royal Grocer & CO
Address: 2118 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 88

2118 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #205 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jul 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

71%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 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

2118 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Feb

May 2024

2 inspections

Jul 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER FOOD AND BEER SHELVING UNITS AND THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FOOD WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED IN GREASE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, OVEN, AND MOP SINK BASIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. NOTED 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT AND 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP FLOOR PAINT IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP, DISH AND STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED EXPIRED ON 02/12/23. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP IN HOT WATER TANKS ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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