Rosati's Pizza
953 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 27, 2026
Rosati's Pizza was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general3 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the front prep or rear dishwashing sinks. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Noted two open flats of raw eggs being stored on shelving in the walk-in cooler directly above ready to eat cooked meatballs, roast beef and canadian bacon. Reviewed proper food protection of raw animal origin foods with ready to eat prepared foods. Employee removed. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 20 lbs cooked chicken wings and 50 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. No dates on any of the prepared tcs foods. Reviewed proper date label requirements. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted the table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.---- noted pizza spatula being stored while in use on the floor. Instructed to wash, rinse, sanitize and properly store while in use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic crates as a means of elevation for food items in coolers and for shredding cheese.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving on the gas stove. Must be a smooth cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under the gas stove and deep fryers with dirt and debris.----walls throughout the rear mop sink areas and rear exit with food splatter.----excessive dust on the ceiling ventilation in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.----noted the rear exit door with raw wood surrounding the door. Instructed to paint/seal and seal any openings and crevices.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and was on site approximately one hour after the initial inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted on the premises from a re-inspection made on 6-9-25 report #2618860. Given today's summary report and posted to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink not maintained in front serving area. Hand washing sink drain pipe not proprerly connected allowing the water to spill on the floor. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTED TO WALK IN COOLER DRAINING WATER INTO BUCKET. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee handling food with out proper hair restraints. Employee now has on hat - instructed to provide for all food handlers and employees that are in kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted encrusted grease and grime under fryers. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted floors and walls along 3 compartment sink and underneath hand washing sink along the same wall with grease and grime. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance of violation #58 (2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.) from inspection# 2586570 conducted on 12/08/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--- all bulk food containers not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14--- all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- noted expanding spray foam being unused as sealant around wall and ceiling piping. Must remove/cut down to be smooth and cleanable.----wall backsplash at the three-compartment sink with dirt and moldy wall caulking. Must clean and replace caulking ----noted dirty floors under the rear dry food storage racks. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13---- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report posted on 11-30-23 by this inspector not posted at this time of re-inspection. Found taken off the wall, in a frame behind an old summary report behind the front counter computer not in site of customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours, not date labeled with an expiration date or any date stored inside the walk-in cooler and two-door cooler. Cooked chicken wings, lasagna, roast beef, cooked sausage, cooked pasta. Approximately 25 lbs discarded. Reviewed proper date labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 to 20 rat droppings under the bulk soda storage racks in the rear and 10 droppings in the bathroom washbowl cabinet. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and recommend having the pest control co. Service establishment for rats and place traps in need areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted food handler without effective hat/hair restraints. Must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic cups or bowls as food scoops. Must provide scoops with handles and store inverted from the foods.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils above the rear dish hand washing sink to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside the coolers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty bulk food containers throughout.----interior of the cooks line two door cooler with excessive food debris.----exterior door of the walk-in cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or tinfoil as liner for shelving or equipment ----all shelving throughout the prep area with dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the rear dish washing area. Must repair to properly drain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting for floor under the stand mixer. Must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soiled mops must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted expanding spray foam being unused as sealant around wall and ceiling piping. Must remove/cut down to be smooth and cleanable.----wall backsplash at the three-compartment sink with dirt and moldy wall caulking. Must clean and replace caulking ----noted dirty floors under the rear dry food storage racks and food splatter on rear ceiling tiles. Must clean and maintain all or replace tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 10-19-22 report #2565827 were not corrected. #38---6-202.15 outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2" at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry. #47- 4-501.12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2" at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside the reach-in cooler in the kitchen and at pizza area. Repair/replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer is leaking. Instructed to repair. No food under the unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.
Inspector’s note: We observed tcs foods at improper temperature stored inside the upper part of the prep unit: pizza sauce(5lb) at temp of 71f; shredded mozzarella cheese(20lb) at temp of 47.6f to 48f; cooked sliced green pepper(3lb) at temp of 61f; pepperoni(3lb) 61.2f; chopped garlic(2lb) in oil at temp of 62.6f; sliced ham(2lb)at temp of 61f; cooked diced meatball(3lb) at temp of 61.8f.food discarded and denatured by the manager, pounds 42, value 107.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 20)
Proper cooling time and temperature
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: We observed improper air temp inside the upper part of the prep cooler, 59f. Tcs food was stored inside the mentioned unit: raw sausage at temp of 64.9ff; cooked chopped meatballs at temp of 61f, etc. Must maintain air temp of 41f and below. Tagged unit: held for inspection", do not use priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2" at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the reach-in cooler in the kitchen and at pizza area. Repair/replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer is leaking. Instructed to repair. No food under the unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: The garbage container outside is overflowing with black garbage bags; the lid is unable to close. Black garbage bags are on top of the lid, next pick-up will be on 10-20-22. Lid must be tight-fitting to the container. Provide another garbage container or add on additional service priority foundation violation:7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Debris is on site under the shelves in the rear area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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