SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.

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310 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 6, 2025 · passed

13 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Clean utensils rack too close to mop sink, instructed to install a barrier to prevent contamination.

AUG 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

SEP 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON THEIR HEAD DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

NOV 7
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2022
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2565684 : FOUND STEAK SERVED UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER STATES STEAK IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE. FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 20
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 118 F; STEAK AT 109 F, FOUND RICE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 114F - 120F INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOUND APPROX 50 LBS OF FOOD DISCARDED AT $150

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND STEAK SERVED UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER STATES STEAK IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE. FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FEB 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF HUMMUS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0F-51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL REFRIGERATED TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.TOTAL COST FOR DISCARDED FOOD $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. MUST OBTAIN, DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP (CATERING) AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR ( PIPES NOT CONNECTED LEAKING UNDERNEATH) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES IN FRONT COLD LINE COOLER. APPROX 2- 10LBS PANS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F, 50.7F AND 10-LBS OF COUSCOUS PASTA AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST OF APPROX $ 80.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE LARGE COOLER IN THE TO-GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED 2- FOOD HANDLERS WITH 1-2 INCH BEARD HANDLING FOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAITS.

JAN 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

APPROX 8-LBS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.08F IN PREP COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI COST APPROX $50.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FROM REPORT # 2081650 DATED, 9-07-2017. INSTRUCTED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS VERY WET IN REAR DISH WASHING ICE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE SUPPLY CABINET IN DINING ROOM OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED FORKS BEING STORED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FORKS IN A DEEP CONTAINER WITH THE MOUTH PIECE DOWNWARD OR OBTAIN A CONTAINER WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER, ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS AND MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROX 4 LBS OF HUMMUS ON FOOD LINE COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER/COST APPROX $ 20.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED,( CHICKEN,RICE,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN REAR PREP AREA AT 1-COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS. ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,(LOOSE,DAMAGED).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MAR 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES.APPROX 3LBS OF HUMMUS AT 47.1F,AND 17LBS OF COUS COUS AT 50.1F AND 46.5F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROX 20LBS OF FOOD AT APPROX $60.00 WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERIVCE LINE AREA. THE SNEEZE GUARD MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 60 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND STAMDING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST THE TIMING VALVE AT BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS (MEN'S AND LADIES) SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH RUNNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY WATER ONLY RUNS FOR 8 SECONDS AT A TIME.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT FRONT GRILL AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN VENT COVERS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE OF DUST BUILD-UP, REPLACE MISSING GRATED VENT COVER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.

APR 8
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE RACKS OF FOOD ITEMS.

AUG 23
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

NOV 2
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

JAN 21
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Handsink drains with food debris need cleaning.

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