Rosal's Cucina
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Rosal's Cucina 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Rosal's Cucina's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 4, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Rosal's Cucina on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE TO HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10/14/15 REPORT 1578938 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/16/16 REPORT 1960673 NOT CORRECTED: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/14/15 REPORT 1578938 NOT CORRECTED: 32 PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. 33 CLEAN THE INTERIOR UPPER WHITE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 MUST KEEP ALL AREAS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT DRY. 45 Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT, COVERED WITH MOLDED CARDBOARD AND CREATING FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 19, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UUPER WHITE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALL EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALL AREAS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALLS ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM REAR AND WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 21, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-4-15 ON REPORT# 1467461 NOT CORRECTED: -32-MUST PROVIDE A DOOR KNOB FOR THE 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR AND SEAL ALL SMALL OPENINGS.-34-: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-37- MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.-38-MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE MAIN FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-43-MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION - SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UUPER WHITE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALL EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALL AREAS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALLS ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM REAR AND WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 14, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SMALL FLY ACTIVUTY NOTICED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, ON WALL IN DINING ROOM, IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND INSIDE ELCTRICAL CLOSET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFETED AREAS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-4-15 ON REPORT# 1467461 NOT CORRECTED: -32-MUST PROVIDE A DOOR KNOB FOR THE 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR AND SEAL ALL SMALL OPENINGS.-34-: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-37- MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.-38-MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE MAIN FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-43-MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION - SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #28
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UUPER WHITE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALL EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALL AREAS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WITH PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALLS ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM REAR AND WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF MEAT BALLS, MARINARA SAUCE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DOOR KNOB FOR THE 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR AND SEAL ALL SMALL OPENINGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE MAIN FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN PIPES AT THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND TAPE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FOUR DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT ELBOW OF HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO DRAINING SLOWLY; REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO DISHWASHRER.
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Dec 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT STAND UP FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED INSIDE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BROKEN FLOOR TILES, UNEVEN FLOORS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL BASE TILES AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosal's Cucina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosal's Cucina on file is from Aug 4, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosal's Cucina?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Rosal's Cucina.
Has Rosal's Cucina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rosal's Cucina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosal's Cucina 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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