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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Roti Modern Mediterranean

1012 W Randolph St

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

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

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

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

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 15, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

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