Roti
80 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 29, 2025
Roti was last inspected on December 29, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 29, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot tcs food(rice) held at improper temperatures ranging between 83.3-94.5f.instructed all hot tcs food must be held at 135f or above. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $40 weighing 25lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated ready to eat foods roasted corn, mediterranean spread and fiery roti dip stored beyond discard dates. Observed roasted corn with a discard date of 12/20/2025, observed mediterranean spread containing yogurt with a discard date of 12/25/25 and observed fiery roti dip containing yogurt with a discard date of 12/24/25. Food valued at $15/weighing 11lbs voluntarily discarded by manager. Instructed manager to monitor discard dates on refrigerated ready to eat foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed domestic water leaking from the piping in the ceiling in the utility area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex customer washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed detached ceiling tile located above utility area. Instructed to re-attach and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed old food debris and liquid spills on the floor under soda dispenser shelf and behind cooking and cooling equipment at the end of prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the rear dishwasing/prep area. Water measured at approx. 40.8 f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex customer washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed detached ceiling tile located above utility area. Instructed to re-attach and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed old food debris and liquid spills on the floor under soda dispenser shelf and behind cooking and cooling equipment at the end of prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Rear kitchen floor tiles missing grout creating large gaps trapping dirt in between. instructed to re-grout floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: employees personal items ( phone ) placed on prep tables, instructed to keep away
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live small flies on the wall around the beverage station and wall where the beverage syrups are stored. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize the affected area, and contact pest control provider for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found certified manager serving food without a hair restraint, instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing or serving food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris on floors in the walk in cooler & freezer. Also, found water on floor throughout rear prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed food debris under prep tables and storage units in the rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the handsink directly in front of the oven and grill area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Paper towel was obtained for the handsink during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Quats test stripes were obtained during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted one of the restaurant's toilets out of order due to water leakage at the washbowl sink in the men's single stall washroom. Facility obtains a liquor consumption on premises. Instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris under prep tables and storage units in the rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit/ diarrhea cleanup written procedure on site, instructed to obtain
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Food container not labeled ( oil bottle ) at cook line, instructed to label and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer in display cooler, instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of said door. Instructed to make door rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed mops being stored downward in utility sinks. Instructed to store all mops upright and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had exposed concrete by exposed hand sink, in dining area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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