DEC 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
80 E LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 29, 2025 · passed with conditions
10 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 83.3-94.5F.INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS ROASTED CORN, MEDITERRANEAN SPREAD AND FIERY ROTI DIP STORED BEYOND DISCARD DATES. OBSERVED ROASTED CORN WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 12/20/2025, OBSERVED MEDITERRANEAN SPREAD CONTAINING YOGURT WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 12/25/25 AND OBSERVED FIERY ROTI DIP CONTAINING YOGURT WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 12/24/25. FOOD VALUED AT $15/WEIGHING 11LBS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
JAN 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DOMESTIC WATER LEAKING FROM THE PIPING IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DETACHED CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELF AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AT THE END OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP AREA. WATER MEASURED AT APPROX. 40.8 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DETACHED CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELF AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AT THE END OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 4
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Rear kitchen floor tiles missing grout creating large gaps trapping dirt in between. instructed to re-grout floor and maintain.
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MAR 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 4
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
employees personal items ( phone ) placed on prep tables, instructed to keep away
MAR 32020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION AND WALL WHERE THE BEVERAGE SYRUPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER SERVING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. ALSO, FOUND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 112019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 11
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND STORAGE UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
SEP 42019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE OVEN AND GRILL AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWEL WAS OBTAINED FOR THE HANDSINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. QUATS TEST STRIPES WERE OBTAINED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED ONE OF THE RESTAURANT'S TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S SINGLE STALL WASHROOM. FACILITY OBTAINS A LIQUOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND STORAGE UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
NOV 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FEB 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( OIL BOTTLE ) AT COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 82017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had exposed concrete by exposed hand sink, in dining area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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