Cafe Rosa

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometer in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on prep cooler in kitchen area in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust and food debris on shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves at front counter. Instd to remove foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler door handle in poor repair. Instd to repair handle and maintain door tight fitting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unused/non working items in rear (old beer cooler, utility sink, etc. Instd to remove and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Worn and uneven flooring inbetween bar and service counter. Instd to repair and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive debris accumulation: entire exterior surface of walk in cooler door. Interior bottom of upright 2 door freezer in rear, handles of prep handwash sink, and all fans in prep area. Instd to clean all and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink, using plastic. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained or clean, grease container lid opened, with excessive grease noted on container and grease with liquid waste noted on surrounding ground. Instd to maintain surrounding area clean & dry in addition to containers clean and covered. Citation issued 7-38-020(b)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooler in rear kitchen area with broken door handle. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food residue on interior and exterior of 2-door cold hold unit in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at pipe at bottom middle compartment of three compartment sink located in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in the bar area and the rear utility room. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed filters in the hood ventilation system covered in grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooler in rear kitchen area with broken door handle. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food residue on interior and exterior of 2-door cold hold unit in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at pipe at bottom middle compartment of three compartment sink located in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids.priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in the bar area and the rear utility room. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed filters in hood ventilation system covered in grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/23 REPORT 2576992 NOT CORRECTED: 52 5-403.12: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. 55 6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT (UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER, SHELVES, OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, OVEN AND ALL NON RELATED ITEMS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS 4 WHEELER) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup and compressor unit in poor repair inside reach-in freeezer in outside storage area. Instructed manager to repair.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation dripping onto floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly connect condensation waste line to floor drain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation dripping onto floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly connect condensation waste line to floor drain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris in outside garbage and waste grease area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in bar area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation dripping into bucket inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly connect condensation waste line to floor drain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris in outside garbage and waste grease area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2550193 on 2-24-23:51-no backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain same.53-observed receptacle in women's restroom to not be covered. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacle in women's toilet room.55- observed outlets throughout facility to not be covered to be easily cleanable at this time. Instructed person in charge cover all outlets and make easy cleanable. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides/interior bottom of fryers; legs, wheels and attached piping of all cooking equipment; interior of stove, interior wells of steam table, interior/exterior of all coolers including rubber gaskets, exterior of all trash containers, and storage shelves through out not clean, excessive food debris accumulation. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle in women's restroom to not be covered. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacle in women's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment, under 3-compartment sink, walk in coolers and in utility rooms not clean, excessive debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Walls through out prep area not clean, debris and spills behind equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outlets throughout facility to not be covered to be easily cleanable at this time. Instructed person in charge cover all outlets and make easy cleanable

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of rice to not be labeled at this time. Instructed person in charge to provide label with common name on container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored in and around hand sink. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain all sanitizing cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed knives and utensils stored behind sink against wall. Instructed person in charge to remove and properly store utensils when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides/interior bottom of fryers; legs, wheels and attached piping of all cooking equipment; interior of stove, interior wells of steam table, interior/exterior of all coolers including rubber gaskets, exterior of all trash containers, and storage shelves through out not clean, excessive food debris accumulation. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink in rear mop storage room to not be connected at the lower pipe connection leading to floor. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle in women's restroom to not be covered. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacle in women's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment, under 3-compartment sink, walk in coolers and in utility rooms not clean, excessive debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Walls through out prep area not clean, debris and spills behind equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outlets throughout facility to not be covered to be easily cleanable at this time. Instructed person in charge cover all outlets and make easy cleanable.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for checking dine-in customers vaccination status. Instructed person in charge to provide written procedure and signage for covid-19.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in womens toilet room not covered. Instd to have covered and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to label properly.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution at all times.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Front 3-compartment sink improperly draining, unable to drain properly without releasing water at extremely slow intervals. Instd to repair and have able to drain properly. Heavy leaks at rear 3-compartment sink faucet(wrapped in towel) and pipe leaking underneath. Instd to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Instd to provide proper stoppers.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in womens toilet room not covered. Instd to have covered and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/unnecessary items (chairs, old equipment, insulation, etc) located outside rear of premises. Instd to remove and maintain area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Instd to replace same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 4/9/19 report 2282850: 47 raw wood storage shelf underneath hot holding unit and raw wood suraces noted through out front bar/prep area (underneath countertop and support studs). All raw wood to be sealed so as to be a non porous , easily cleanable surface. 47 4-501.11: fan cover missing in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain 51 5-204.12: unable to locate back flow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate. 58 2-102.13 missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification for city of chicago certified manager. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelf underneath hot holding unit and raw wood suraces noted through out front bar/prep area (underneath countertop and support studs). All raw wood to be sealed so as to be a non porous , easily cleanable surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: fan cover missing in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate back flow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to properly label and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Alumimum foil noted through out on shelving. Instd to remove foil and maintain surfaces smooth, even, easily cleanable. Raw wood storage shelf underneath hot holding unit and raw wood suraces noted through out front bar/prep area (underneath countertop and support studs). All raw wood to be sealed so as to be a non porous , easily cleanable surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards at prep line stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Fan cover missing in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides/interior bottom of fryers; legs, wheels and attached piping of all cooking equipment; interior of stove, interior wells of steam table, interior/exterior of all coolers including rubber gaskets, exterior of all trash containers, and storage shelves through out not clean, excessive food debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain all. Excessive ice build up in chest freezers. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate back flow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed thin wire being used to secure piping underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove wire, repair/secure properly and maintain system.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintain, overflowing dumpster with exposed refuse and accessible to insects and rodents, lids unable to close. Instd to clean and maintain dumpster with tight fitting lids and inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls in front area where 3-compartment sink and handwash sink located. Large hole in wall under rear handwash sink. Instd to finish walls and seal hole. Missing floor tiles underneath rear 3-compartment sink in rear. Instd to replace and maintain tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor through out premises along wallbase under and behind cooking equipment, under 3-compartment sink, in front area behind beverage syrup lines, in walk in coolers and in storage rooms not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Walls through out prep area not clean, debris and spills. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter/uncnessary items in both inside/outside storage rooms. Instd to remove clutter and organize areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean in rear prep/cooking area, instructed to clean under and around all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front bar area wall repaired but not sealed, instructed to seal.also clean hood and filters, and wall behind condiment cooler,and cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear hand sink in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface at bar counter. Instd to seal/paint all raw wood surfaces so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Steam table wells and cutting boards not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall and wallbase next to fryers in poor repair, uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light out in rear prep area. Replace and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide same. Splashguard missing inbetween front exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage closet. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in front bar area and rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove spills and build up.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be kept in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must provide and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on sie at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and maintainat all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty interior of bar coolers front, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty interior of bar coolers front, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bar gun holders not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the bar gun holder drain lines short and running into the ice bin, instructed to provide proper drain line.