Rosas Tamales

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on right door of large two door refrigerator in front prep area of first floor. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket of right door of large two door refrigerator in front prep area and maintain. Observed cracked front interior close to lid of chest freezer in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair cracked front interior close to lid of chest freezer in basement. Observed damaged lid of chest freezer in basement causing lid not to close properly. Instructed to repair or replace lid of damaged chest freezer in basement so that lid of chest freezer shall clsoe properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of chlorine sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of rinse and sanitizer compartments of first floor three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak at faucet of rinse and sanitizer compartments of first floor three compartment sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in both first floor all gender washrooms. Instructed to provided covered receptacles in both first floor all gender washrooms for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained or missing ceiling tiles throughout basement prep area. Instructed to replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout basement prep area and maintain. Observed damaged gasket on walk in freezer door in hallway. Instructed to repair damaged gasket on walk in freezer door in hallway and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2589525 dated 2/13/24: #37 -observed large white bulk containers of ingredients not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all containers of bulk ingredients with common name and maintain. #44-observed pots not inverted on shelves in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge that all pots, pans, and dishes must be stored inverted when stored. #47-observed torn gasket on two door reach in cooler in rear prep area (directly next to handwashing sink). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. #55-observed peeling paint on the interior of the walk-in cooler ceiling and wall. Observed peeled paint in hallway area leading to rear prep area near restroom. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. #55-observed severely water-damaged and missing ceiling…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large white bulk containers of ingredients not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all containers of bulk ingredients with common name and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots not inverted on shelves in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge that all pots, pans, and dishes must be stored inverted when stored.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on two door reach in cooler in rear prep area (directly next to handwashing sink). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris and residue on the interior of all reach in cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed severely water-damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout the basement prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair, replace, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the interior of the walk-in cooler ceiling and wall. Observed peeled paint in hallway area leading to rear prep area near restroom. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous violations from 2/6/23 report 2570824 not corrected: 57: 2-102.13 : observed expired and missing food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain. 58 : 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for all food managers. Must provide and maintain citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4/5/22 report 2553923 not corrected: 37 : 3-302.12 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 41 : 3-304.14 observed several wiping cloths on prep tables were hands are being wiped on .must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 44 : 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves throughout. 47 : 4-501.11 : must repair or replace several worn door gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers throughout prep and storage areas.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,rusted lid on basement chest freezer. 49 : 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables,prep tables,walk in freezer shelving units, interior of several reach in coolers and freezers. 55: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in basement prep/dish washing/storage…

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: ation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES WERE HANDS ARE BEING WIPED ON .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREAS.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on shelving units and on floor underneath shelving units,on floor mixed in with dirt in storage underneath stairs in basement.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/5/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front and rear doors.must make doors tight fitting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several wiping cloths on prep tables were hands are being wiped on .must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves throughout.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no gloves being used by food handlers that has lesions on hands and forearms.must cover with bandage and wear gloves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed worn and pitted cutting board in basement prep area being used to slice peppers.must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled can opener blade and holder.must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace several worn door gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers throughout prep and storage areas.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,rusted lid on basement chest freezer.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units for storage in basement.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables,prep tables,walk in freezer shelving units, interior of several reach in coolers and freezers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and storage areas as well as floor vents.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in basement prep/dish washing/storage areas.hole in floor around pipes at 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement ,mop sink basin and where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stoed. Instd to store properly (handle up)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above 3-compartment sink in basement. Instd to replace and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: stock/large containers of food on floor in walk in freezer and in rear prep area. Instd to elevate 6 inches

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking in front prep cooler, causing water accumulation on bottom shelf. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1-2 gaps along bottom of rear exterior door. Must repair to prevent pest entry. All exterior doors must be tight fitting.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink in basement prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing clear liquid throughout floor of basement prep area. Must keep floors clean and dry at all times. Must make repairs to nearby equipment (freezers) to prevent leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the freezer walk-in compressor not maintained, instructed to repair. Also observed 100 lbs bulk masa in 3 grocery bags in rear storage from masa uno inc., instructed to provide food grade container, or baggie/zip loc. Observed raw wood storage units in the basement, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front cutting boards , and #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area floor missing tiles, instructed to repair/or replace floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement ceiling tiles water damaged, some with a black substance comming thru the tile, instructed to replace. Also clean basement light shields,and repair/clean ceiling in middle & rear prep areas.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Premises prepares and serves tamales. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: The chest freezer in the basement has exposed insulation in the underside of the door. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling in the food prep area is damaged. Must repair the ceiling. Repair the openings in the ceiling drywall in the garage storage area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates are needed for all food handling employees. Must provide.

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 live fruit flies in the garage storage area. 20 live fruit flies were observed on the wooden shelves and boxes of stock in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1547394 on 8/17/15 not corrected: 38 - two 1-burner stoves not under ventilation. Instd to have completely under ventilation or remove. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint or seal the wooden storage shelves in the garage storage area. The chest freezer in the basement has exposed insulation in the underside of the door. Must repair or replace. Must use proper food grade storage containers for salsas.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling in the food prep area is damaged. Must repair the ceiling. Scrape and repaint chipped paint on ceiling in the basement. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in the basement. Repair the openings in the ceiling drywall in the garage storage area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates are needed for all food handling employees. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instd to seal/paint same. Worn caulking with black substance at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Replace/repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair vent in basement toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Two 1-burner stoves not under ventilation. Instd to have completely under ventilation or remove. Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.