Pass

Rosas Tamales Inc

5957 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 25, 2026

Rosas Tamales Inc was last inspected on September 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

September 25, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of prepared salsa with no lid or cover. Instructed person in charge to cover all prepared foods with lids/plastic wrap, etc to ensure protection from contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black grime in sliding two door cooler where salsas are stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed front customer restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed walls in rear utility room where hot water heater is located not coved or enclosed with spacing between wall and floor. Instructed person in charge to repair/install baseboards.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in kitchen under three compartment sink with build up of grime and food debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots stored on floor in rear outside freezer. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items six inches from floor at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters in rear cooking prep area with build up of grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambiant air thermometers inside the coolers units and display coolers throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in prep area cooler without labeling of name and condiment containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      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 rear storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed improper storage of food items stored uncovered in prep area cooler, cooler in rear dry storage area and cooler near dishwash area. Instructed to cover to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils (tongs and knives) in prep and hold holding area. Instructed to cover properly.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seperation of drainboard from 3 compartment sink in dish was area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove crates.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Torn door gaskets on upright 2 door freezer in rear. Instd to repair and maintain gaskets in good repair

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure through out premises, temperature ranging from 79.0f-82.0f at sinks. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all handwash sinks and 110f minimum at 3-compartment sink at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c). Priority. Hot running water was restored by end of inspection, 100f at handwash sinks and 120f at 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in washroom and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tamales thawing at room temperature in rear prep area. Instructed manager to tamales in refrigerator or part of cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative procedure to wash, rinse, and sanitize large stock pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (tamales 150.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employee on site. Instucted manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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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.