SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

624 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2020 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORFacility 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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 5
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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NOV 30
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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).

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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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