ROSAS TAMALES

3811 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

16 inspections

CanvassMay 4, 2026
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CRACKED TILES NEAR DOORWAY TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CanvassMay 20, 2025
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONTLINE AND PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS) ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LEAKING CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY (DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN) AND SEVERAL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintDec 11, 2024
3 infractions
- 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
  - EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (SHOES IN CABINET OF BAN SAW, MEDICATION ON TABLE IN REAR). INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - FULLY SUBMERGED STYROFOAM CUPS NOTED IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE STYROFOAM AND USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE BEVERAGE AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - UNFINISHED WALLS WITH RAW WOOD NOTED IN NEWLY ADDED REAR STRORAGE AREA. INSTD TO FINISH ALL WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
CanvassFeb 13, 2024
1 infraction
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - THREE 1-BURNER GAS STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. FOUR 1-BURNER GAS STOVES IN REAR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION ABOVE STOVES OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
CanvassSep 15, 2023
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2556888 ON 6/7/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Short Form ComplaintJun 7, 2022
10 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassMay 27, 2022
10 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassJun 4, 2021
3 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - REACH IN COOLER IN REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND WATER SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM MUST HAVE LID THAT STAYS CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 7, 2020
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114: CLUTTER, NON USED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE :ONE BURNER STOVES IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND OLD COOLERS IN REAR OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-202.11: NO LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS
CanvassNov 18, 2020
5 infractions
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 66F, NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - USING STYROFOAM CUP STORED IN HOT CHOCOLATE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSIL (LADLE, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY, NOT IN BEVERAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLUTTER, NON USED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE :ONE BURNER STOVES IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND OLD COOLERS IN REAR OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - THREE ONE BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - NO LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS
CanvassAug 7, 2019
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND DRINK STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243433 ON 12-12-18:57-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINIING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
CanvassDec 12, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - Observed no thermometer in front beverage cooler. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - Backflow prevention device not located. Must provide.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
CanvassJul 25, 2017
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING DUSTY, PEELING PAINT OVER MIDDLE TABLE, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING REMOVE DUST,LIGHT SHILEDS, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR AND RESEAL. REAR WALL COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMMING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassOct 24, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE HOSE FROM MOPE SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 25, 2016
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - LOCK NEEDED ON OUTSIDE FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST LOCK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LicenseAug 17, 2015
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.