Rosati's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Rosati's Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Rosati's Pizza was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rosati's Pizza is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON FRONT COUNTER WHERE SLICES OF PIZZA ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLD UNIT.
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Mar 27, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE COVERED IN DRIED FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHTIE MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER(SOAP) AT HANDSINK(S) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING PROVISION IS TO BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS BLOWN IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: MEATBALLS 51.2F, CANADIAN BACON 51.4F, CHEESE 51.6F, BEEF 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 31, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Aug 17, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LARGE USE EQUIPMENT (CONTAINERS, TRAYS) UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGER SINK OR SMALL EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFICABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO HAVE CONNECTED AND MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosati's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosati's Pizza.
Has Rosati's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosati's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Rosati's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosati's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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