ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.

Chicago Health Dept

121 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL 2DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE FLOOR PREP AREA.

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

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

MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA, DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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

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.

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

Observed grease on floor behind rational double deck oven. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

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.

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

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 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Serious Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

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).

JUL 8
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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JUL 7
2016
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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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