ROSAS TAMALES, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

4617-4619 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

108

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20

2026

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CRATES STORED ON PALLET IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINES OF BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINES IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED PEELING METAL CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PEELING METAL CEILING IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED STOVES WITH TWO BURNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

MAY 12

2026

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CRATES STORED ON PALLET IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINES OF BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINES IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING METAL CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PEELING METAL CEILING IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2621625 DATED 08/04/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. 1 BURNER STOVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

AUG 4

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JUN 2

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SALSAS WITHOUT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STYROFOAM CUPS SUBMERGED IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CUPS AND USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, LADLE WITH HANDLE)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC LINING ON INTERIOR BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 7

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDWASHING SIGN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK PRODUCT NOW LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FRONT OF TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEAR VENT IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 13

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOIL LINING ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

SEP 22

2023

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

SEP 20

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

SEP 13

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

NOV 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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)

NOV 9

2022

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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)

JUN 7

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 20

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

AUG 13

2021

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

DEC 2

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

MAY 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 7

2019

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 22

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 7

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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