JUN 2
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROSAS TAMALES.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
5632 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2025 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AT COFFEE STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER (LABELED BAKING SODA) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP AREA COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE COVER IN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND POTS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, AND RINSING OFF . 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE (TAMALES WITH POTS) ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
CONTAINERS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN SALSAS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES AND HAVE HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
1 BURNER STOVES (#2) AND 2-BURNER STOVES (#3) NOT UNDER ANY VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE ALL STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS
AUG 42023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTILATION FILTERS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 272022PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2022
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN .
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING STYROFOAM CUP TO DISPENSE BEVERAGES FROM LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLES SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FIRST UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS IN DINING AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 192021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CORRECT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS, ONLY RINSING WITH WATER AND DRYING HANDS WITH A CLOTH. INSTD TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS AND DRY WITH PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION (DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR AIR DRYING DEVICE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE MEDICATION BOTTLES STORED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DEIGNATED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (THERMOMETER) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER WITH THE METAL STEM FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF.
MAR 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED WALL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OCT 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ALL DOORS OPENED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,( BOTH FRONT DOORS, AND THE REAR DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION) . INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE, CAN'T OPEN UNLESS YOU INSTALL SCREEN DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT FREEZER LID BROKEN/OFF LINE DON'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT FREEZERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
JAN 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN DINING AREA FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FRONT HALL STORAGE AREA WEST WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO RE-ATTACH REAR WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OUT SIDE 2ND. RESTROOM.
MAR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MASA PURCHASED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES IE. ZIP-LOCK ETC.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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