SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROSATI'S PIZZA LOOP.

BEAT. 45/100

176 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( sausage, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

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

Using disposable cups as a bulk food scoop instructed to use proper scoop.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed repair and maintain.

APR 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

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

Using disposable bowls for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

JUN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A HAT DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED OUTSIDE IN THE BACK NEAR THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OCT 7
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 12
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE/DISPENSING AREA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 30 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 55F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID PASTA . PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF DCHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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OCT 21
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

plastic disposable forks used in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.

JUN 9
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BACK DOOR OF KITCHEN OPEN SITH NO SCREEN DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTER OPENING RODENTS PROOFED.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE USE CONTAINERS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP.

MAY 13
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET WITH SLIGHT LEAK AT BOTTOM OF TOILET BOWL IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CHEESE,PASTA)NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE. DURING TRANSPORT FOOD FROM COOLER TO PREP FACILITY THERE IS NO OVER HEAD PROTECTION AND FOOD IS EXPOSED TO POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION BETWEEN REAR ENTRANCE AND ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN HANGING OVER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FOOD DUST ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXER) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST IN GASKETS ON COOLING UNIT DOORS IN REAR PREP COOLING UNITS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES'S BATHROOM

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DUST ON FLOORS UNDER FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE DESIGNATED AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AND ALSO OBSERVED THAT SOME EMPLOYEES STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES WITH FOOD . MUST REMOVE AND STORE EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN PREDICTED AREA

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 30
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND FROZEN SAUSAGE BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.

SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102-14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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