ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
33 N DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 27 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42026PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT, SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL PREP COOLER.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COLD & HOT HOLDING LOWER SHELVES AT FRONT LINE, FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, DUST PANS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS.
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
FEB 32026PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 9LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.6F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 9LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLAW-68.9F,4.5LBS.-GOBANZO BEANS 45.0F-53.2F,2LBS. CORN-48.0F,4LBS. HUMMUS-50.5F,6LBS. YOGURT-45.1F-54.9F,1.5LBS. CURRY CABBAGE-55.0F,3.0LBS PURPLE CABBAGE-49.6F-53.2F,3.5LBS. TOMATO-48.7F,3LBS. SPRING MIX-59.4F,2LBS. CUT KALE-52.3F,4LBS-RAW SALMON-60.4F INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.35.5LBS.$150. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 49.6F.SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48.2F.GRILL TABLE COOLER AT 62.8F AND HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 116.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT, SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COLD & HOT HOLDING LOWER SHELVES AT FRONT LINE, FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, DUST PANS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 52025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 172024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDSINKS SHOULD RUN A MINUMUM OF 15 SECS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED UN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVING FOR COOKING UTENSILS IN THE REAR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN THE FRONT COOKS AREA, AND UNDER COLD AND HOT HOLDING LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
JAN 52024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND A PACKAGE OF GARLIC ROTI SAUCE SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WET FOOD SPILLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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FEB 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inadequate Sneeze guard at front service line, customer's head reaching over open food containers while ordering food. instructed to provide proper sneeze guard that protects food from customer's contamination.
FEB 102023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Food handler eating in prep area, instructed to eat in designated areas.
No hot running water at main prep kitchen and front service line hand wash sinks, max temp at hand sink faucets 73.5f, instructed to provide 100f temp minimum at all hand wash sink. priority violation 7-38-030.
inadequate Sneeze guard at front service line, customer's head reaching over open food containers while ordering food. instructed to provide proper sneeze guard that protects food from customer's contamination.
FEB 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF RICE RANGING FROM 109F - 112F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAIINATIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LEAK AT COLD WATER KNOB AT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED NO RUNNING WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER AT 70F. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST HOT WATER TANK TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ISSUE SO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDES HOT WATER (100F) AT AL TIMES
FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
OCT 142021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Sneeze guard not high enough to prevent customers contamination, instructed to increase by 5 inches or a install a one foot vertical shelf attached to the existing guard.
FEB 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND STEAK ON SERVICE LINE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER STATES STEAK IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE . FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON DISPLAY MENU BOARD OR PAPER MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HOT WATER KNOB MISSING ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STRING USED AS HANDLES TO RICE COOKERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE HANDLE AND REMOVE DUCK TAPE AROUND THE BASE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TWO GRILLS COOKING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS.
MAR 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MISSING A THERMOMETER TO FRONT HOT HOLDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUN 122017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
SEP 262016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around exposed hand sinks, and prep table areas in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area above prep tables not clean, need cleaning, walls, ceiling that had gaps/holes in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Damaged/broken light shield above kitchen prep area(rear), shall be replaced.
3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired, replaced. 1 compartment sink in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
DEC 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
FEB 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CEILINGS IN PREP AREA IN REAR DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUN 42014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 30 LBS OF COUS COUS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 62.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, FOOD ITEMS PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS. FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $10. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1372395. DATED ON 2-18-14. FOR VIOLATION (31) BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, (32) MISSING A SNEEZE GAURD PANEL, (36) NO LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
TOP OF ICE MAKER IS USED AS A STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING BESIDE ICE RELATED UTENSILS.
STANDING WASTE WATER WATER ON FLOOR BEHING ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT FROM REAR KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING A SECTION OF SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD/LETTUCE STATION WHERE COVERS LFFT OPEN DURING SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING A SECTION OF SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD/LETTUCE STATION WHERE COVERS LFFT OPEN DURING SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXRURE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUN 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND AT 3COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL CORNERS.
MUST MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO REAR 3COMP SINK. FOUND SAME TO BE SLOW DRAINING.
MUST HAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES AND BACKPACKS ON THE FLOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
JUL 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REAR/FRONT PREP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILES-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
AIR CONDITIONER IN DINING AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
JUL 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CLEAN PLATES RACK.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP SOILED WASH CLOTHS A WAY FROM DISPOSABLE PLATES.
MAR 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING AND HIDING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER KEPT IN EASY TO VIEW IN ALL COOLING UNITS.
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