PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 16, 2022
Complaint
License #2059986
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF RICE RANGING FROM 109F - 112F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAIINATIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT COLD WATER KNOB AT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED NO RUNNING WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER AT 70F. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST HOT WATER TANK TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ISSUE SO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDES HOT WATER (100F) AT AL TIMES
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER AT 70F. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST HOT WATER TANK TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ISSUE SO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDES HOT WATER (100F) AT AL TIMES
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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