Rose Mary
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
Rose Mary has been inspected seven times since 2021. On Sep 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RIBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 57F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAKS, DUCK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 11 ON THE WALLS AND DISH MACHINE TRAYS IN THE 1ST-FLOOR DISH AREA, 7 IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 2 ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND ONLY USE SHELVING THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTENANCE.
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Mar 18, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF BSMT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rose Mary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rose Mary on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rose Mary?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rose Mary.
Has Rose Mary's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rose Mary have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rose Mary 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 Rose Mary inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rose Mary is inspected around two times per year on average.
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