ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT FRONT HOT HOLDING SERVING TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 127.6F TO 128.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. POUNDS DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6, VALUE 17.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND RAW DICED SALMON ON A STICK READY TO BE COOKED INSIDE THE COOLER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AT A TEMP OF 50.8F TO 51.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 8, VALUE 140 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(UNIT LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR ELEVATION OF CHARCOAL GRILL. ALSO, NO ALUMINUM FOIL LINER FOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.