Rosas Tamales

3811 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

ROSAS TAMALES, located at 3811 W 63Rd St in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on May 20, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to food preparation, storage, display, personal cleanliness, and the use of wiping cloths. Across 15 scored inspections, ROSAS TAMALES has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
May 27, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 4, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 7, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 18, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Aug 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Dec 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jul 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 24, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 17, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — May 20, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONTLINE AND PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS) ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)