Pass

Villa Rosa

5786 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 21, 2026

Villa Rosa was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on deli cooler (in front of grill area) to be torn and loose. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on side of unused cooler near dough machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in staff restroom to be covered in dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at rear handwash sink. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

      Inspector’s note: License suspension sign posted on entrance door on 9/9/22 has been removed. Removing license suspension sign is prohibited. Citation issued 7-42-050 priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 63)

      Removal of suspension sign

  4. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 9/9/22 report 2563451 not corrected: 38- live roach activity noted through out premises. 6 large roaches noted in crevices of paneling near front prep area. 1 large roach crawling on floor at salad prep aea. 1 baby roach and 6 large roaches crawling on steam table and underneath wiping cloths. Numerous dead roaches noted through out. Instd to remove all roaches, clean and santize affected areas and have updated pest control service.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Fryer equipment at interior of cabinets leaking excessive grease. Instd to repair leak and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers with heavy, encrusted grease. Floor through out premises, under and behind equipment and in corners, not clean, excessive food debris/dirt/grease. Instd to clean floor through out premises and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles through out prep areas. Instd to clean and maintain. Floor drains and walls through out with excessive debris acccumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 9/9/22 report 2563451 not corrected: 38- live roach activity noted through out premises. 6 large roaches noted in crevices of paneling near front prep area. 1 large roach crawling on floor at salad prep aea. 1 baby roach and 6 large roaches crawling on steam table and underneath wiping cloths. Numerous dead roaches noted through out. Instd to remove all roaches, clean and santize affected areas and have updated pest control service. Citation issued priority 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Fryer equipment at interior of cabinets leaking excessive grease. Instd to repair leak and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean: excessive dust, grease, debris: all storage shelves through out, all wire shelving in walk in coolers, exterior of all dry storage containers, motors and attached hardware of all coolers; interior and exterior sides of all fryers. Instd to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers with heavy, encrusted grease. Floor through out premises, under and behind equipment and in corners, not clean, excessive food debris/dirt/grease. Instd to clean floor through out premises and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles through out prep areas. Instd to clean and maintain. Floor drains and walls through out with excessive debris acccumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in pizza prep area is clogged and unable to drain. Instd to repair and maintain fully functional. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures: in front walk in cooler: cheese at 54.1f, vodka sauce at 48.1f, eggs at 48.0f. Pizza prep cooler: cheese at 50.9f. Front prep cooler: cooked pasta at 54.9f, par cooked chicken wings 52.1f, coleslaw 51.9f. All food items discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 50lbs $500 value. Citation issued priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Multiple refrigeration units in disrepair and unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures: front walk in cooler at 50.1f, pizza prep cooler 54.9f, and front prep cooler across from cooking line at 58.8.f all units tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to contact cdph when units repaired and prior to using. Units must be able to maintain cold foods at 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing common name of food storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6 live large roaches crawling behind frp wall in rear prep area. Instd to remove roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking underneath front display case, causing condensation on floor underneath. Instd to repair and maintain. Fryer equipment at interior of cabinets leaking excessive grease. Instd to repair leak and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean: excessive dust, grease, debris: all storage shelves through out, all wire shelving in walk in coolers, exterior of all dry storage containers, motors and attached hardware of all coolers; interior and exterior sides of all fryers. Instd to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers with heavy, encrusted grease. Soiled cloths with mold like substance on floor under display cooler. Instd to remove cloths and clean floor. Floor through out premises, under and behind equipment and in corners, not clean, excessive food debris/dirt/grease. Instd to clean floor through out premises and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles through out prep areas. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Frp wall covering in rear prep area in disrepair, gaps, and loose material. Instd to repair same so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles underneath fryers. Instd to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor underneath fryers with excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for employees. Instd to obtain and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain and maintain verification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.