Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Clean utensils rack too close to mop sink, instructed to install a barrier to prevent contamination.
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON THEIR HEAD DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Nov 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2565684 : FOUND STEAK SERVED UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER STATES STEAK IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE. FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 118 F; STEAK AT 109 F, FOUND RICE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 114F - 120F INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOUND APPROX 50 LBS OF FOOD DISCARDED AT $150
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND STEAK SERVED UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER STATES STEAK IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE. FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF HUMMUS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0F-51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL REFRIGERATED TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.TOTAL COST FOR DISCARDED FOOD $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. MUST OBTAIN, DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP (CATERING) AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR ( PIPES NOT CONNECTED LEAKING UNDERNEATH) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES IN FRONT COLD LINE COOLER. APPROX 2- 10LBS PANS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F, 50.7F AND 10-LBS OF COUSCOUS PASTA AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST OF APPROX $ 80.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE LARGE COOLER IN THE TO-GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- FOOD HANDLERS WITH 1-2 INCH BEARD HANDLING FOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAITS.
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROX 8-LBS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.08F IN PREP COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI COST APPROX $50.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FROM REPORT # 2081650 DATED, 9-07-2017. INSTRUCTED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS VERY WET IN REAR DISH WASHING ICE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE SUPPLY CABINET IN DINING ROOM OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKS BEING STORED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FORKS IN A DEEP CONTAINER WITH THE MOUTH PIECE DOWNWARD OR OBTAIN A CONTAINER WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER, ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS AND MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 4 LBS OF HUMMUS ON FOOD LINE COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER/COST APPROX $ 20.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED,( CHICKEN,RICE,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN REAR PREP AREA AT 1-COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS. ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,(LOOSE,DAMAGED).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES.APPROX 3LBS OF HUMMUS AT 47.1F,AND 17LBS OF COUS COUS AT 50.1F AND 46.5F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. APPROX 20LBS OF FOOD AT APPROX $60.00 WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERIVCE LINE AREA. THE SNEEZE GUARD MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 60 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND STAMDING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TIMING VALVE AT BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS (MEN'S AND LADIES) SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH RUNNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY WATER ONLY RUNS FOR 8 SECONDS AT A TIME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT FRONT GRILL AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT COVERS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE OF DUST BUILD-UP, REPLACE MISSING GRATED VENT COVER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.
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Apr 8, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE RACKS OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Aug 23, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
3 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. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. Handsink drains with food debris need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill.
Has Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roti Mediterranean Grill — Roti Mediterrarean Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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