APR 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN.
BEAT. 39/100
1012 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 1, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFICATION POSTED AND HAVE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERT CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TURNING COLD WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
MAR 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN BOWLS, STEAK PITA SANDWICHES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE SODA STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE ANNEX REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN WHICH CATERING SINGLE-USE SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FRESH LETTUCE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 212022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE TO HAVE PINK SLIME ON AND AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED HUMMUS CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/14/2022, REPORT #2552858. #54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 142022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE TO HAVE PINK SLIME ON AND AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED HUMMUS CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RUSTED PIPE FOR RAW SEWAGE UNCOVERED WITH SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER SEWAGE PIPE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ANNEX REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN WHICH CATERING SINGLE USE SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/4/2019, REPORT #2315397. #58 MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
OCT 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR AL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS/DRIED SOILED NAPKINS UNDER JUICE STATION CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW
SEP 272019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR AL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE PROVIDE TESTING KIT ON SITE FOR CHECKING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS/DRIED SOILED NAPKINS UNDER JUICE STATION CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAY 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →