ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.

Chicago Health Dept

624 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

6 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN SPACE BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FEATURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 4

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed pre portion sauces, dill yogurt, red pepper, red shug and red wine vinaigrette, in prep cooler without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all foods must be properly labeled and dated once removed from bulk containers. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Must maintain it all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed foil used as liner on interior surfaces of flat top grill. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

APR 2

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed 12 inch by 18 inch portion of glass sneeze guard missing from front prep counter sneeze guard area, at time of inspection. Informed manager that foods must protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Instructed manager to install missing sneeze guard by re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DEC 5

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 30

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed hand sink in dish area without soap. Must provide soap and a sanitary means to dry hands at each hand sink at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected. Observed no barrier between customer area (and front door) and main kitchen prep area. Observed no barrier between customer seating at front counter and prep area with prep sink, 1 comp sink, fryer and grill. Must provide barriers between customer area/ front door and kitchen. Must provide sneeze guard on counter between customer seating and prep table/equipment. Must be in compliance with sneeze guard guidelines. Serious violation 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

Observed 1-2 inch gaps along bottom of front and rear exterior doors. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must make front and rear exterior doors tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found large gaps along edges of metal door of floor grease trap. Must seal to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed missing ceiling tile in office. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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