Cafe Rosa
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Rosa 22 times, with records going back to 2015. Cafe Rosa was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 16 times.
Cafe Rosa's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
22
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(MARINATED CHICKEN, MAIRINATED PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 50.F-52F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE FACILITY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW IS ABLE TO BE MAINTAINED. (EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AT THIS TIME) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
1
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED/NON WORKING ITEMS IN REAR (OLD BEER COOLER, UTILITY SINK, ETC. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN AND UNEVEN FLOORING INBETWEEN BAR AND SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
82
Jul 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR, HANDLES OF PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND ALL FANS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPENED, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON CONTAINER AND GREASE WITH LIQUID WASTE NOTED ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN & DRY IN ADDITION TO CONTAINERS CLEAN AND COVERED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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86
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
16
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITIATION MANAGER TRAINING.
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY MANAGER WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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52
Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES
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86
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/23 REPORT 2576992 NOT CORRECTED: 52 5-403.12: **C** Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT (UPRIGHT 2 DOOR FREEZER, SHELVES, OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, OVEN AND ALL NON RELATED ITEMS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS 4 WHEELER) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
90
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE REACH-IN FREEEZER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
86
May 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
86
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550193 ON 2-24-23:51-NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.53-OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.55- OBSERVED OUTLETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE COVERED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COVER ALL OUTLETS AND MAKE EASY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT AL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
61
Feb 24, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLERS AND IN UTILITY ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTLETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE COVERED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COVER ALL OUTLETS AND MAKE EASY CLEANABLE
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE
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74
Feb 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES BEING MANUALLY WASHED WITH NO SANITIZING SOLUTION SET UP FOR PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SET UP SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA TO HAVE PIPE DISCONNECTED AND BE INOPERABLE AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE AT WATER HOSE CONNECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL SINKS ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE TO NOT BE LABELED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AND AROUND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED BEHIND SINK AGAINST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN REAR MOP STORAGE ROOM TO NOT BE CONNECTED AT THE LOWER PIPE CONNECTION LEADING TO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO NOT BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTLETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE COVERED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE COVER ALL OUTLETS AND MAKE EASY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLERS AND IN UTILITY ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
57
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE-IN CUSTOMERS VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SIGNAGE FOR COVID-19.
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45
Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN
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95
Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL NOTED SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. HEAVY LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET(WRAPPED IN TOWEL) AND PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/9/19 REPORT 2282850: 47 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 47 4-501.11: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE. 58 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT COVERED. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CHAIRS, OLD EQUIPMENT, INSULATION, ETC) LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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52
Apr 16, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PORK, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.
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61
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PORK SAUSAGE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT DESSERT CAKE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. CAKE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PORK, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED REFUSE AND ACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMIMUM FOIL NOTED THROUGH OUT ON SHELVING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RAW WOOD SURACES NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA (UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP AND SUPPORT STUDS). ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SEALED SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS , EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FAN COVER MISSING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS; LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THIN WIRE BEING USED TO SECURE PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE WIRE, REPAIR/SECURE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS IN FRONT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK LOCATED. LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND SEAL HOLE. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT AREA BEHIND BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES, IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER/UNCNESSARY ITEMS IN BOTH INSIDE/OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.
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Jan 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR AREA WALL REPAIRED BUT NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, AND WALL BEHIND CONDIMENT COOLER,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE AT BAR COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STEAM TABLE WELLS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND WALLBASE NEXT TO FRYERS IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SIE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Jul 7, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES SHORT AND RUNNING INTO THE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Rosa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Rosa on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Rosa?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Cafe Rosa.
Has Cafe Rosa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Rosa have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Rosa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Rosa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Rosa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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