ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/11/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN in an inspection dated 04/11/2023.

Situated at 1012 W RANDOLPH ST, the establishment is part of West Loop's active food service sector. The West Loop area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Paper Towels at the Basement Prep Handwashing Sink. Instructed Management That All Handwashing Sinks Must Be Equipped with a Hand Drying Provision at All Times. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The second violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Instructed to Provide. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation Issued. Management Provided Paper Towels at Said Sink.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Excessive Clutter in the Annex Rear Dry Storage Room in Which Catering Single-use Supplies Are Stored. Instructed the Person in Charge to Clean, Organize and Maintain All Items at Least Six Inches From the Floor.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fourth violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Dirt and Debris Build Up on the Floor and Inside the Drain Underneath the 1 Compartment Prep Sink. Must Clean and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The sixth violation related to building conditions. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Found Heavy Dust Build Up on the Ceiling Vent Above the Fresh Lettuce Cooler in the Front Prep Area. Must. Inadequate lighting may result in improper cleaning or food preparation.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.