Roti
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2019
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Roti 14 times, with records going back to 2010. On Aug 20, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Roti's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Roti's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 20, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHTS UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. APPROX 4- 5INCH DEEP PANS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F-50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 50.0LS OF HUMMUS WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 60.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTERIOT OF WASTE CANS IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED, CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GARBAGE CAN TO TRANSPORT GARBAGE TO DUMPSTER AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN, DUST PANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CAN AND CLEAN AND PROPRLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot hold unit in front prep area (front serving line): 1/4 lb of chicken kabob @ 114.1F and 1/2 lb of rice @ 122.4F. Found 12.75 lbs of humus ranging from 48.8F - 55.8F in the cold hold unit (front serving counter). Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 140F or above when hot, and 40F or less when cold. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, beef, hummus, etc.) being prepped, cooked and served. Advised must have a city of Chicago certified food manager onsite at all times when potentially hazardous foods being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found lights in front prep area without light shields. Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields for lighting above front prep area. Must maintain.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED,( DUST PANS) ETC.MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL TALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS LOCATED AT SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. FOUND 4 CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND OTHER ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN MIDDLE CABINET DOOR LOCATED UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.FOUND DOOR HANGING FROM THE HINGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SODA SYRUP SPILLS AND GRIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENT HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT COOKING HOOD AREA AND THE REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD -UP. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING PANELS AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS(SHOES, BOOK BAGS, BOXES) 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL FRONT EMPLOYEE CLOSET.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO SELF SERVE BEVERAGE AREA AT FRONT OF SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT RELEASE HANDLES UNDER 4-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT EMPLOYEE/STORAGE CLOSET ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY FRONT OF BREAD OVEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR ONLY FROM DRAIN WHERE SODA DISPENSER AND ICE MAKER DRAIN WHEN OPERATING AND FLOWING INTO HOT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT REAR BY SLOP SINK, REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /SANITIZE FLOOR AROUND SODA MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY FRONT OF BREAD OVEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD HOLD UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURE AT 58.6 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F. OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS; HUMMUS,COUS COUS, DICED ONIONS AND EGG PLANT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.8 - 58.6 DEGREES F. IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED DENATURED AND DISCARDED ITEMS. APPROX. COST $ 28.74 AND WT. 19.03 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT REAR BY SLOP SINK, REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER MAIN COOKING LINE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS OF BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR IN SODA BOX ROOM AT FRONT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY FRONT OF BREAD OVEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER AND SERVICE/PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MAIN GRILLS AT SIDES AND UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND BAKED ON FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN THE SODA ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK MOP SINK AT WALLBASE IN THE MOP ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVES AT TWO OF THE LADIES RESTROOM HANDSINKS.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, STAINED TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, FOOD ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, CAN OPENER AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.? All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Clean knives must be stored properly in a clean place or a knife rack (not between wall & equipment).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: walk-in cooler shelves, dry storage shelves, bottom attachments of oven, interior of rear handsink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around grease trap, along wallbases at dishwashing area must be free of debris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roti last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roti on file is from Aug 20, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roti?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Roti.
Has Roti's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roti have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roti means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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