Rosati's Pizza
Last inspected: May 21, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Rosati's Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 21, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Rosati's Pizza's record stops at May 21, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Rosati's Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINING FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN WATER WILL DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/21/13).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 20, 2012
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. SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 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. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP. MUST CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN ALL STAINED CEILING TILES/CEILING VENT COVER.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
3 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. REPLACE BROKEN WOOD(TIPS)PIZZA SPATULA, THAT IS USED TO PUT PIZZA IN OVEN PIZZA.REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT OTHER REACH-IN FREEZER,NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED SCREEN DOOR AT REAR DOOR,TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD, FILTERS, PIPE ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALL HAVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,ALSO EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL AND WASHING BOWL(GRIME BUILD-UP).
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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. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WASHROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(GRIME BUILD-UP).
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May 9, 2011
Recent Inspection
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//VIOLATION CORRECTION CORRECTED ON 5-05-2011/SEE REPORT #525316 VIOLATION EXPLAINED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 525316.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525316.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525316.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525316.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525316.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525316.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI TEMPED AT 45.7F-47.7F,MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $200, 4LBS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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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.//MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE & WALK IN COOLER OR PAINT
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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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.//FLOORS UNDER AROND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE SODA & MILK CRATS OFF PREMISES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST HAVE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3COMP. SINK/BAST OF FAUCT ON 1COMP & HANDLE ON 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER.
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Nov 29, 2010
Reinspection
4 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (PREP AREA, UNDER SINKS, ALONG THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN BY THE WALL).
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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. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 23, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT 44F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.6F, COOKED SAUSAGE AT 43.8F, HAM AT 46.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: HAM AT 44.7F, SAUSAGE AT 46.4F, TURKEY AT 44.9F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156914 ON 5/11/09 NOT CORRECTED: 21/01- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. SAUSAGE, PIZZA, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED, HELD AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. DONIVON BLODGETT ARRIVED ONSITE AT 3:40PM WITH HIS ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, WASTE WATER BACKS UP ONTO THE FLOOR UNLESS THE SINK STOPPER LEVER IS REGULATED TO PREVENT THE WATER FROM FULLY DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINS REPAIRED AND RODDED TO ALLOW THE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED FOUL ODOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP AREA WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINED. MUST INSTALL ALL SCREWS TO HOLD DOWN THE GREASE TRAP COVER TO THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE 1 COMPARMTENT SINK, PREP TABLES, DOUGH SHEETER AND MIXER, EXTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (PREP AREA, UNDER SINKS, ALONG THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN BY THE WALL, DELIVERY DRIVERS STATION).
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE HANDSINK AND THE DOUGH MIXER. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosati's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosati's Pizza on file is from May 21, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosati's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rosati's Pizza.
Has Rosati's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rosati's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosati's Pizza 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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