ROSAS TAMALES, INC..

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

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/23 REPORT 2581591 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.

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

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

POTS AND PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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

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.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS.

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)

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TAMALES,CHICKEN,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM A STYRO FOAM CUP WITHOUT A LID NOR STRAW. MUST PROVIDE A CLOSED DRINK CONTAINER.

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0P.P.M. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING UTENSILS WITH A BUCKET OF WATER STORED INSIDE OF MIDDLE SINK BASIN AND THEN SCOOPING SANITIZING WATER OVER THE UTENSILS THAT IS STORED IN A LARGE BLUE PLASTIC BUCKET THAT IS ALSO INSIDE OF MIDDLE BASIN AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND BEING USED TO COOK WITH.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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)

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.

MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS.

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND OTHER AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREAS(DARK AND DIRTY BUILD UP)

OBSERVED 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON MOPPING THE FLOOR THEN WENT AND PUT MOP IN CLOSET,CAME BACK AND WIPED CUTTING BOARD WITH A SOILED TOWEL,THEN WET HER GLOVED HAND UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN HANDLED COOKED CHICKEN WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FEMALE CAME FROM TOILET ROOM PUT ON APRON THEN PLASTIC GLOVES PICKED UP A TAMALE SKIN AND FILED IT WITH MASA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED.OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES. INSIDE OF MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THERE IS A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER THEY WASHED LARGE SHEET PANS,PLASTIC FOOD BUCKETS AND LARGE POTS AND THERE IS ANOTHER BUCKET WITH PLAIN WATER TO RINSE AND THEN PLACING DISHES ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS NO SANITIZING OF UTENSILS THEN TO DRY . INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAY TO SET UP SINKS AND AIR DRY UTENSILS AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES(LARGE POTS)

OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY IN LINE WITH HAND WASHING.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES AND LEGS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN DINING AREA.

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

3-305.11: CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6-202.11: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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 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

CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED KIT ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER DISINFECTANT. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED (PERSON IN CHARGE) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

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.

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR NORTH PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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.

NO SHELVING ON SITE FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.