Rosario's Italian Food
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2016
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Public records show seven inspections at Rosario's Italian Food stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Rosario's Italian Food is from Mar 9, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND DOOR LEDGES OF THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS WASHBOWL FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 11, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP WALL NOT CLEAN(FOOD SPLASHES), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS TO TWO OF THE LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FANGUARD COVER, AND FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND STORAGE SHELF FRONT.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND TOASTER OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. SOME BULBS MISSING END CAPS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2010
Routine
4 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. CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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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. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES OF COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATIOJ.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosario's Italian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosario's Italian Food on file is from Mar 9, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosario's Italian Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rosario's Italian Food.
Has Rosario's Italian Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rosario's Italian Food have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosario's Italian Food 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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