OCT 2
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROSATI'S PIZZA OF CHICAGO-LOGAN SQUARE.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 2, 2025 · passed
4 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BY SODA RACK. NOTED WALKIN FREEZER WALL SURFACE IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 192024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED REAR 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR UPRIGHT SAUCE COOLER (NEAR PIZZA OVEN) MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN FOOD PREP TABLE EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES FROM BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR AREA (NEAR PIZZA OVEN) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT PEPSI COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING, INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 50.2F. FACILITY AWARE OF ISSUE AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED TCS FOOD AND PLACED SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT TO USE COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTION. TAGGED COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WITH INFORMATION ON EQUIPMENT TAG TO RE-INSPECTION ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED REAR 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR UPRIGHT SAUCE COOLER (NEAR PIZZA OVEN) MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN FOOD PREP TABLE EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES FROM BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR AREA (NEAR PIZZA OVEN) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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FEB 152023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
JAN 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT ON 1/13/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340.
JAN 132022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AT 153.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BENEATH THE PHONE STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE FLOOR MIXER AND PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF THE ACCESS PANEL NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES OF POP AND PIZZA BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE THE WOOD PANELS LEANING UP AGAINST THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO RPEVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE STACKED 2 LITERS OF POP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL THE WALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2473202 ON 1/27/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOODS (PIZZA, ITALIAN BEEF) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE FRONT COUNTER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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