Rosa Tamales #4

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of outside walk in freezer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates and containers stored on floor in interior walk in freezer. Observed crates stored on pallet in outside walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on condensor lines of both walk in freezers. Instructed to remove ice buildup from condensor lines in both walk in freezers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling metal ceiling above shelving units used to store equipment in small storage room behind cookline in rear prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair peeling metal ceiling in small storage room behind cookline in rear prep area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in dining area. Instructed to remove unused ice machine, instructed the facility shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2621625 dated 08/04/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. 1 burner stoves in rear prep area not under ventilation system. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 1 burner stoves in rear prep area not under ventilation system. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises

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

Inspector’s note: Both rear exit doors not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap noted on bottom and side of door. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and protected

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers noted on floor in prep area, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Styrofoam cups submerged in beverage containers and being used as dispensing utensils. Instd to remove cups and use proper dispensing utensils (ex, ladle with handle)

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on interior basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove plastic and maintain surfaces smooth, non porous, easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of bulk product now labeled with common name(sugar, flour). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelf in walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain shleving smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue on front of toilet in men's room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large crack between wall and floor in dry storage room next to rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black build up on wall in women's restroom near vent in wall. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Foil lining on shelves in front prep area. Instd to remove foil so as to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: rear door not protected. Approximately 1/4 inch gap at bottom and side of door. Instd to protect outer openings and have door tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: rear door not protected. Approximately 1/4 inch gap at bottom and side of door. Instd to protect outer openings and have door tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not protected. Approximately 1/4 inch gap at bottom and side of door. Instd to protect outer openings and have door tight fitting

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Styrofoam cups being used as dispensing utensils and submerged in beverage. Instd to provide proper dispensing utensils/ladles, and have stored properly with handle above food/beverage

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

Inspector’s note: Pots and plastic storage containers improperly stored on floor. Instd to elevate all 6 inches and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11/25/22 report 2567526 39 : observed a massive amount of non-tcs foods stored in a auto shop storage bay located at a different address adjacent to restaurant.must remove and store in a license facility out of the elements. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PALLETS OF PACKAGED CORN HUSK STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR YARD AS WELL AS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF NON-TCS FOODS STORED IN A AUTO SHOP STORAGE BAY LOCATED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A LICENSE FACILITY OUT OF THE ELEMENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2566828 11/9/2022 #57- still observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around in dining area,in a hamper of dirty soiled and wet aprons and towels in rear dish storage area,inside of boxes of chiles in electrical room.remove soiled articles recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/9/22(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pallets of packaged corn husk stored outside in rear yard as well as a massive amount of non-tcs foods stored in a auto shop storage bay located at a different address adjacent to restaurant.must remove and store in a license facilityout of the elements.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate containers of food stored on floors in walk in cooler and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both walk in freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several worn and pitted cutting boards must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in electrical closet and other areas and provide adequate shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls and ceilings in rear prep areas(dark and dirty build up)

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2556871 6/7/22 NOT CORRECTED.#10- MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.#44- MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES(LARGE POTS).#47- OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO COVER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR MATERIALS(e.g.PLASTIC OR FOIL)TO COVER FOODS.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES AND LEGS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.#51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN DINING AREA.#56- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56- 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.…

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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of both rear exit doors. Must make doors tight fitting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on prep tables and cutting boards.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop in a clean container and not on top of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves(large pots)

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic gloves not being used properly in line with hand washing.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO COVER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR MATERIALS(e.g.PLASTIC OR FOIL)TO COVER FOODS.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on prep tables and legs,walk in cooler fanguard covers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust from ceiling vents in men's toilet room and in dining area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in rear prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: rear door not rodent proof, protected, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair door so as to be tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: containers of salsa on floor in walk in cooler and prep area. Instd to elevate 6 inches

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): excessive ice accumulation inside walk in freezer. Instd to remove and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: improper stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain on site

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: light out in walk in freezer. Instd to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: lightshields missing for lights in rear prep area. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proof, protected, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair door so as to be tight fitting

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation. Food handler cutting pork on prep table in dining area. Instd to prepare/handle food only in designated food preparation areas where handwash sink is located. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Containers of salsa on floor in walk in cooler and prep area. Instd to elevate 6 inches

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation inside walk in freezer. Instd to remove and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light out in walk in freezer. Instd to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing for lights in rear prep area. Instd to provide and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 12/2/20 report 2463241 not corrected 56: 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises. Priority foundation 7-42-090

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2 burner stoves not under ventilation hood in front prep area. Instd to have completely under ventilation system or remove from premises.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5/7/2019 report 2288290 not corrected 58 no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 45 mice droppings on floors in storage room next to 3 compartment sink, and on floor in storage room behind cooking line in south kitchen. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipes below right basin of 3 compartment sink in north kitchen. Observed right urinal in disrepair in men's restroom. Must make all necessary repairs. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Large equipment on site unable to completely submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instd to provide adequate 3-compartment to ensure complete submersion of largest piece of equipment or remove large equipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No shelving on site for walk in coolers and storage areas. Instd to provide adequate shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields and endcaps missing for lights in all prep areas. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large flat top grill and one burner stove not completely under ventilation system at front prep area. Instd to be able to have all equipment completely under ventilation system or remove equipment from premises.