ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

33 N DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT, SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 3

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT, SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

MAR 5

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 17

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 5

2024

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 16

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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 10

2023

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Food handler eating in prep area, instructed to eat in designated areas.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

OCT 14

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Other

63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

FEB 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HOT WATER KNOB MISSING ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STRING USED AS HANDLES TO RICE COOKERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE HANDLE AND REMOVE DUCK TAPE AROUND THE BASE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TWO GRILLS COOKING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS.

MAR 6

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING A THERMOMETER TO FRONT HOT HOLDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 19

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 12

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 26

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Damaged/broken light shield above kitchen prep area(rear), shall be replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 18

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

FEB 9

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILINGS IN PREP AREA IN REAR DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 11

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 4

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF ICE MAKER IS USED AS A STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING BESIDE ICE RELATED UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WASTE WATER WATER ON FLOOR BEHING ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT FROM REAR KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING A SECTION OF SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD/LETTUCE STATION WHERE COVERS LFFT OPEN DURING SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FEB 18

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING A SECTION OF SNEEZE GUARD AT SALAD/LETTUCE STATION WHERE COVERS LFFT OPEN DURING SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXRURE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO REAR 3COMP SINK. FOUND SAME TO BE SLOW DRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 3

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REAR/FRONT PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILES-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR CONDITIONER IN DINING AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

JUL 19

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CLEAN PLATES RACK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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 4

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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. ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

OCT 15

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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