ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.
121 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED CHICK PEAS,LEAFY GREENS, ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL REMAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/WARE-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL 2DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE FLOOR PREP AREA.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 LBS OF HUMMUS ON THE COLD FOOD LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49F, VALUED AT $15. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA, DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature of 46.7f, in open faced beverage display cooler, near front counter. 46.7f, 2lbs of hummus with tomato sauce (red shug sauce), $11.00:dated 3/22/18 46.7f, 2lbs of hummus, at a value of $11.00: dated 3/22/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 4lbs at total value of $22.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Open face Deli cooler temperature at time of inspection 38.9f. Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
Observed pre portioned containers of condiments, green shug sauce, think sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, cucumber dill sauce, etc. for public consumption, stored in walk-in cooler, with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods removed from bulk container and stored for more than 24 hours must have proper labels and dates.
Observed grease on floor behind rational double deck oven. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed dusty vent cover above mop sink in rear adjacent to water heater. Also observed dust and grease build on hood filters above grill. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed sanitizing bucks, stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Must maintain.
JUL 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
Observed improper procedure for thawing potentially hazardous foods. Observed beef sitting in a pan of still wateron counter in prep area. Instructed must use one of the following approved methods for thawing potentially hazardous foods: thawing in a refrigeration unit @ 40F or less; under portable running water at a temperature of 70F or below; or in a microwave oven only when food will be immediately cooked or is in the process of cooking. Operator corrected during inspection by moving frozen beef to walk in cooler. Instructed must not refreeze foods once thawing process has begun. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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JUL 72016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD BARRIER AT FRONT PREP SERVING LINE (52 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO END OF VERTICAL BARRIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUN 60 INCHES OF SAME OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE HORIZONTAL BARRIER TO COVER PREP LINE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS, EXPOSED GARBAGE, WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO NOTED SURROUNDING GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS WITH LIQUID WASTE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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