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Rotana Grill

4825 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Rotana Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Rotana Grill dates to Sep 17, 2014.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, LEFT SIDE DOOR HINDGES DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR HINDGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR GASKETS AND INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH/RECAULK HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS OR LIGHT BULBS SHIELDED WITH END CAPS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR BASEMENT PREP CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO END OF FAUCET IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNDER STAIRCASE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Feb 28, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD.
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Jan 30, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLERS/FREEZERS OFF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON, COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS MUST BE 0 F.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO DUMPSTER OR DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A DUMPSTER/DUMPSTER CONTRACT.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, ORGINAL COPY ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/REPAIR WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE, WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rotana Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rotana Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rotana Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rotana Grill.

Has Rotana Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rotana Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rotana Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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