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Rosetta Italian

1 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 6, 2025

Rosetta Italian was last inspected on August 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 3 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical4 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink moldlike substance on upper interior, walls and lower stainless steel shield. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 44.6-73.6f. Observed cold tcs foods, half n half(49.3-49.6f), lasagna(50.2f), milk(46.9-51.6f), cheese(45.7-51.3f), pork(45.3-47.8f), bacon(49.1-73.6f), beef(45.3-48.7f), butter(48.2-50.5f), beef and veal(44.8-45.3f), diced tomatoes(47.1-60.1f), potatoes(46.8f), fish(47.3f), heavy whipping cream(50.9f), sour cream(49.1f), alfredo sauce(50.5f) and raw eggs in shell(48.4-51.8f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $1000 weighing 300lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler on first floor at improper ambient temperature of 48.6f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on walk in cooler on first floor. Corrected during recent inspection on 8/07/2025 observed walk in cooler at proper ambient temperature of 38.8f after repair. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at left base of exit door leading to alley. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Corrected during recent inspection on 8/7/2025 observed no opening at base of exit door leading to alley after repair.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice bin cover not covering ice in ice bin in bar. Instructed to provide ice bin cover that covers ice bin to prevent ice from contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom and maintain. Corrected on site covered receptacle provided for employee all gender washroom before conclusion of inspection.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling near ceiling tiles above utility sink and above entrance to first floor walk in cooler. Instructed to replace or install ceiling tiles properly to prevent openings in ceiling in said areas and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice in ice bin at the end of bar not covered. Instructed to provide a cover or lid for ice to protect from possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash cans without lids inside of ladiees washroom stalls. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles (waste cans with lids) for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Ice wasn’t used properly or was stored unsafely.

      Official wording (code 31)

      Water & ice from approved source

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Large spoons and spatulas in-use kept in standing water, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean dry container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops and brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack. instructed to move rack away from mop station or install a barrier.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must also be posted in plain view of customer. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware (utensils and glassware) shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or set tables upon customer arrival and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in 2nd floor women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed some potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed manager to properly label all potentially hazardous food that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed tables being pre-set. Instructed not to pre-set tables or pre-set tables with utensils protected and glassware invert or set tables upon customer arrival and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers certificates are expired. Instructed to have expired food handlers certificates meet requirement and maintain.

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed a prep cooler, with potentially hazardous foods (beef, fish) not maintaining the proper cold holding temperature of 40f or below. Instructed to repair and always maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 40f or below at all times. Said prep cooler unit tagged and held for inspection by chicago department of public health. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, fish) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 51f-60.3f during the inspection; 3 lbs of white fish at 52f, 4lbs of raw hamburgers at 60.3f, 4 1/2 lbs of beef skirt steak at 55.4f, and 1 lb of sliced tomatoes at 51f. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed some potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed manager to properly label all potentially hazardous food that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed tables being pre-set. Instructed not to pre-set tables or pre-set tables with utensils protected and glassware invert or set tables upon customer arrival and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers certificates are expired. Instructed to have expired food handlers certificates meet requirement and maintain.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets on the 2 door coolers at the exhibition food station torn. Instructed to replace the gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of prep coolers on the cook line wit accumulated food debris inside. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 comaprtment sink sprayer head hose leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside of the ice bins throughout the prep area and the bar. Instructed to store all ice scoops on a clean dry surface or in a clean dry container.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: ice bin stored on floor in main kitchen instructed to keep all food containers off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: damaged section of ice maker interior surfaces, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers in walk0in cooler with dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Main kitchen hand sink faucet not shutting off completely, instructed to repair.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean silver ware and bread rack stored too close to mop heads and buckets, instructed to keep away or provide a barrier.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Dust build noted under kitchen counter above prep coolers, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean container

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Observed oyster tags not being kept for up to 90 days after the container has been emptied. Instructed to maintain oyster tags for at least 90 days after the container has been emptied. Critical violation 7-38-005(b)

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • 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 2 live roaches crawling under the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and 1 live roach crawling under the prep table of the service station. Instructed to provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest problem. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted and the facility provides undercooked meats. Instructed to post the consumer advisory.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles without or very little grout throughout the kitchen and dish washing area under and around equipment causing ponding water and food debris. Instructed to regrout between the floor tiles to prevent further pest problems.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bar ice scoop stored inside of the ice. Instructed to store the ice scoop on a clean surface.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior right side of the ice machine inside of the kitchen with a reddish residue. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the plumbing under the 2 compartment sink right basin. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found 2 large tubs(25 lbs) of potato chowder soup at 57.1-51.1f, stored in walk-in cooler a day before. Instructed mgr to cool down hot foods properly and hold at 40f or lower. Soup discarded valued at $75. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Condensation noted on stand up cooler by the coofee station, instructed to eliminate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, bottom of ice scoop holder not celan, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout at dish room floor tiles, instrtucted to re-grout.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must date and label all potentially hazardous foods in all coolers that have been cooked/prepared, removed from its original packaging, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a cover to the ice bin in the bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment in prep, storage and bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls under/around the dish machine in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and conspicously place thermometers in all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter and organize 3rd fl. Storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the cooking equipment and ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter and organize 3rd fl storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoops in a sanitize bin and all unused wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS, 10LBS OF CLAM SOUP AT 62.3F, 10LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 52.8. ITEMS WERE PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ITEMS DISCARDED, VALUED AT $30.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. BOTH FAUCETS AT LARGE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY, EMPLOYEES GOING ON THEIR KNEES AND REACHING VALVES UNDER SINK TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIES NOTED, INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS. NONE FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.