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Roti Modern Mediterranean

Restaurant

1000 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Lincoln Park

Jun 3, 2026 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No certified food safety manager on duty during inspection—a critical violation requiring immediate correction.

Key Findings

  • No certified food service sanitation manager was present during the inspection. A certified manager must be on premises at all times when handling temperature-controlled foods.
  • Food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and some uncovered; all food must be elevated at least six inches on shelving and covered with food-grade lids.
  • No ambient air thermometers in reach-in and display coolers to monitor proper temperatures.
  • Food handlers preparing and serving food without hair restraints, and no employees had proof of required allergen training.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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Inspection History

Roti Modern Mediterranean has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 8, 2026.

Sep 8, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Sep 3, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
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Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations