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Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen

624 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2020
86
Score
Low Risk

Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2017. On Mar 12, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen's record stops at Mar 12, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FEATURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
86
Sep 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
5
82
Apr 4, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
32
90
Apr 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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)
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
32
86
Dec 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: 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.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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).
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large gaps along edges of metal door of floor grease trap. Must seal to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile in office. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen on file is from Mar 12, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen.

Has Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roti Modern Mediterranean — O Kitchen 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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