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Roti Modern Mediterranean

Restaurant

1012 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Fulton Market

Aug 31, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Three-compartment sink has excessive black substance on caulking and stripped faucet handles that won't turn on properly.

Key Findings

  • Excessive black substance accumulated on caulking at the base of the 3-compartment sink; caulking must be replaced and maintained.
  • Cold water faucet handles at the 3-compartment sink are stripped and non-functional; water must be turned on from underneath.
  • Non-food-contact surfaces on equipment are not being kept clean and free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
  • These violations from a previous August 2026 inspection remain uncorrected.

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 #59 — 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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Inspection History

Roti Modern Mediterranean has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 2, 2026.

Sep 2, 2026Pass

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

Aug 31, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

1 violation
Apr 1, 2026Conditional

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

5 violations