APR 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
1526 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2025 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 172024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FLITERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OCT 182023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNER AREA.
MAY 112023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AND SIDE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, SIDE AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND WALLS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS. ALL BUILD UP OF DERBIS IN NEED OF REMOVING. WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER THAT NEEDS REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AND SIDE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10-12 FLIES AROUND WET TOWEL HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, SIDE AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND WALLS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS. ALL BUILD UP OF DERBIS IN NEED OF REMOVING. WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER THAT NEEDS REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE TO POST SUMMARY IN SITE OF CUSTOMERS AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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OCT 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INGREDIENT CONTAINERS HAD NO NAME ON THEM; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE OVEN TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND HANDSINK AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN A CORNER AREA NEAR WASHROOMS BUT NOT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
OCT 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 148.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATIO MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD HUMMUS 46-54.9F, FETA CHEESE 52.3F, COOKED VEGETABLES 54.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AND $53.72 OF PRODUCT. ALL TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT TURNED ON AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOCKER ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOCKER ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND AT CORNERS. CLEAN FLOOR OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER TABLES.
SEP 182017FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED COOKED LAMB MEATBALLS 85.8F, CHICKEN 95.2F, SALMON 95F, STEAK 98.3F, AND RICE 115.6 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED HUMMUS 47.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $38 OF FOOD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER, IN DINING, WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND NEAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, DINING AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION FOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE BULBS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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