JAN 29
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROSITA'S TACO & COCINA.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3336 1/2 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE TWO DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. WATER SHOOTS OUT AT A HIGH PRESSURE WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DROPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 242025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON RAW CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE TABLE WITH CLUTTERED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM AFFECTED AREAS.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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE/FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN TELEVISION ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2024
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK/STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIION REPORT#2583390 DATED:10/16/2023 #51--5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #58--2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 162023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE HEATING AND COOLING ROOM NEAR THE MENTS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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