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Roti Modern Mediterranean

1012 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

38cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2594670
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026360
2025100
2024140
2023140
20223100
20192121
2018120

Inspections

  1. Sep 2, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Aug 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM FROM AUGUST 19 2026 REPORT 2641428 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN 51 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TURNING COLD WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

  3. Apr 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFICATION POSTED AND HAVE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NO LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERT CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TURNING COLD WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

  4. Apr 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN BOWLS, STEAK PITA SANDWICHES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE SODA STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FRESH LETTUCE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Mar 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE TO HAVE PINK SLIME ON AND AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED HUMMUS CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/14/2022, REPORT #2552858. #54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Mar 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE TO HAVE PINK SLIME ON AND AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED HUMMUS CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ADDRESS, ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RUSTED PIPE FOR RAW SEWAGE UNCOVERED WITH SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER SEWAGE PIPE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ANNEX REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN WHICH CATERING SINGLE USE SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/4/2019, REPORT #2315397. #58 MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

  10. Oct 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR AL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS/DRIED SOILED NAPKINS UNDER JUICE STATION CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW

  11. Sep 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR AL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE PROVIDE TESTING KIT ON SITE FOR CHECKING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS/DRIED SOILED NAPKINS UNDER JUICE STATION CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  12. May 18, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.