Rosas Tamales

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to store properly store by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths at frontline and prep area tables. Instructed to store properly.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils (tongs) on top of food containers in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items in plastic grocery bags in the prep cooler. Instructed to store food in food grade containers/bags.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large container/bucket with water dripping from leaking ceiling in the rear of the facility (due to the heavy rain) and several broken/missing floor tiles throughout facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Fully submerged styrofoam cups noted in beverage containers. Instd to remove styrofoam and use proper dispensing utensils with handle above beverage at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls with raw wood noted in newly added rear strorage area. Instd to finish all walls so as surface to be non porous, smooth, and easily cleanable

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Three 1-burner gas stoves not under ventilation hood system in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation or remove from premises. Four 1-burner gas stoves in rear without proper ventilation system. Instd to provide proper commercial ventilation above stoves or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed vegetables stored plastic grocery bags in cold holding unit. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2556888 on 6/7/22 was not corrected: #58-observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots of tamales stored on floor in walk-in freezer, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed manager using styrofoam cup inside coolers for dispensing beverages. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils stored above beverage to prevent bare hand contact.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove pots from floor, rewash, rinse, and sanitize and store in sanitary manner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and openings in walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment in rear prep/dishwashing area with no ventilation hood. Instructed manager to install ventilation hood or remove cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots of tamales stored on floor in walk-in freezer, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed manager using styrofoam cup inside coolers for dispensing beverages. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils stored above beverage to prevent bare hand contact.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove pots from floor, rewash, rinse, and sanitize and store in sanitary manner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and openings in walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment in rear prep/dishwashing area with no ventilation hood. Instructed manager to install ventilation hood or remove cooking equipment.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Manager correctedat time of inspection

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler in rear in need of cleaning to remove all food and water spills. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage can in washroom must have lid that stays close. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: clutter, non used unnecessary articles on site :one burner stoves in rear warewashing area, and old coolers in rear outside premises. Instd to remove same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: no lightshields on lights in front prep area. Instd to provide lightshields

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Using styrofoam cup stored in hot chocolate and being used to dispense. Instd to use proper utensil (ladle, etc) and store properly, not in beverage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter, non used unnecessary articles on site :one burner stoves in rear warewashing area, and old coolers in rear outside premises. Instd to remove same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Three one burner stoves not under ventilation hood system in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No lightshields on lights in front prep area. Instd to provide lightshields

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking pots too large to fit in compartments of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved method to wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield above multi-use equipment and single service articles in storage area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood over cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2243433 on 12-12-18:57-must provide proof of food handler trainiing for all employees. Must maintain same. 58-must provide allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in front beverage cooler. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in rear dish area, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front dining area ceiling dusty, peeling paint over middle table, and light shields not clean, instructed to clean ceiling remove dust,light shileds, and remove peeling paint/repair and reseal. Rear wall coving under the 3 compartment sink comming off, instructed to reattach coving.

Food handler requirements met

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

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

Inspector’s note: Remove hose from mope sink or install back flow device. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lock needed on outside freezer and cooler. Must lock and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.