RODITYS RESTAURANT.
222 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found several heavily soiled cutting boards, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace. Found excessive accumulation of rust on shelves in walk in coolers in kitchen. Must remove rust or resurface. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Found deep spaces between tiles on floor in dish area, and on floor in front of walk in cooler near dish area in the kitchen. Must re-grout areas where there are large gaps in between tiles. Found water pooling in between spaces between tiles in dish area. Must keep area clean and dry. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust build up on ceiling vent, over prep area in rear of kitchen. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize to prevent contamination. Must maintains same.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
JUN 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF VEGETABLE MATTER AND GREASE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE DRAINBOARD ON THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT, HEAVY BLACK STAINS, DEBRIS AND/OR GARBAGE ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES NEAR THE RED UPRIGHT COOLER, UNDER THE COOKLINE, UNDER THE STEAM TABLES, UNDER THE FRYER, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BASEMENT SODA COMPRESSOR AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASIN OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE A SCREW WAS DRILLED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE BASIN, AND WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THIS HOLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF VEGETABLE MATTER AND GREASE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE DRAINBOARD ON THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT, HEAVY BLACK STAINS, DEBRIS AND/OR GARBAGE ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES NEAR THE RED UPRIGHT COOLER, UNDER THE COOKLINE, UNDER THE STEAM TABLES, UNDER THE FRYER, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BASEMENT SODA COMPRESSOR AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
BSERVED THE PREP TOP COOLER NEAR THE INTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR TO BE HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46-50 DEGREES WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COOLER IS REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COOLER TO HOLD AT OR BELOW 40 DEGREES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP TOP COOLER NEAR THE INTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR: POTATOES, 46 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$30; FISH EGGS, 46 DEGREES, 2 LBS, $30; TSAZIKI SAUCE, 48 DEGREES, 1.5 LBS/$18; CUT TOMATOES, 46 DEGREES, 1 LB/$1.50. THESE FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT: NOTED 29 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE NORTHEAST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALL, TO THE RIGHT OF THE CONVEYOR SHIPPING RAMP WHEN FACING EAST. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASIN OF THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE A SCREW WAS DRILLED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE BASIN, AND WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THIS HOLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF VEGETABLE MATTER AND GREASE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE DRAINBOARD ON THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT, HEAVY BLACK STAINS, DEBRIS AND/OR GARBAGE ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES NEAR THE RED UPRIGHT COOLER, UNDER THE COOKLINE, UNDER THE STEAM TABLES, UNDER THE FRYER, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BASEMENT SODA COMPRESSOR AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE WALK IN LIQUOR COOLER TO BE DAMAGED ON THE COMPRESSOR SIDE: THE WALL COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN SEVERAL SPOTS AND IS MISSING ALTOGETHER IN MULTIPLE APPROX. 6 INCH BY 3 INCH SECTIONS AT THE BASEBOARD OF THE COOLER WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET HANDLE ON THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.
APR 32015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
NOTED A KNIFE BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BAR HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.
PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE SMALL ICE BINS AT THE REAR WAIT STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE AND THE HOOD ABOVE AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
NOTED HEAVY LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK, THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT THE MOP SINK.
STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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APR 22015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
NOTED A KNIFE BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BAR HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.
PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE SMALL ICE BINS AT THE REAR WAIT STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE AND THE HOOD ABOVE AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
NOTED HEAVY LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK, THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT THE MOP SINK.
STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
MAR 242015FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THERE ARE TWO FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ONE FAUCET REACHES OVER THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT AND THE 2ND FAUCET REACHES OVER THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE HOT WATER AT THE 1ST FAUCET IS TURNED ON, THE HOT WATER AT THE 2ND FAUCET IS DEPLETED AND IS 60 DEGREES F. ALSO, WHEN THE HOT WATER AT THE 1ST FAUCET IS NOT ON, THE WATER AT THE SECOND FAUCET ONLY REACHES 90 DEGREES F. ALSO, THERE IS A BROKEN HANDLE AT THE SINK THAT WHEN TURNED TO A CERTAIN POSITION ALLOWS HOT WATER TO THE SECOND FAUCET,HOWEVER, THE WATER DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE WATER TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST FUNCTION PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES AND THE WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 110-120 DEGREES F FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
NOTED A KNIFE BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BAR HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI USE ITEMS.
PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE SMALL ICE BINS AT THE REAR WAIT STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE AND THE HOOD ABOVE AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
NOTED HEAVY LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK, THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT THE MOP SINK.
STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
SEP 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
ICE IN BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA USED FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS NOT PROTECTED, OPENED AND EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. MUST PROTECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COVER FOR OPENED ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA TO PROTECT ICE.
MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WHERE NECESSARY OF FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AT REAR.
MAR 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST IN COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. NOTED LEAK AT BOTTOM AND AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANIZITING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health"s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW RELATING TO RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED AND BLEACHED OR REPLACED TO MAKE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.MUST ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE FETA CHEESE IS STORED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STORAGE UNUSED ITEMS I.E., OLD GYRO MACHINE RACKS, AND EMPTY BOXES.
JAN 182011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The framing around the basement stairs is loose and a possible insect harborage, clean and reseal said area. Rewrap the walk-in cooler pipe inside and above the racks.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the west ice machine door and the interior of the 2-door cooler next to the broiler.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the missing tile grout under the steam table.
Use dustless cleaning methods to remove the dust on the kitchen ceiling vents.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
FEB 192010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All food containers in coolers, including bulk foo bins must be labeled.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: some W.I.C. shelves, fan guards of most coolers, soda gun holders- due to dust or dirt.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under bar sinks & under some heavy kitchen equipment need cleaning.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty ceiling vents in all bathrooms need cleaning.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in kitchen must be fixed.
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