PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 25, 2020
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License #1985041
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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