Cantina Rosa

5230 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cantina Rosa stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jul 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Cantina Rosa's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNITL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WAHSING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Nov 7, 2024

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina Rosa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina Rosa on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantina Rosa?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cantina Rosa.

Has Cantina Rosa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Rosa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cantina Rosa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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