ROTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.