Rosebud Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2021
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Inspectors have visited Rosebud Steakhouse 15 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2021. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Rosebud Steakhouse's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 3, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE, OR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (OR ACCESS TO) ON EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN LADIES RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SQUARE OPENING IN WALL OF BAR. MUST REPALCE MISSING SQUARE PEICE OF WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST SEAL OR FILL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED, CRACKED AND/OR MISSING BASEBOARD TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TILES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS IN BAR AROUND DISH MACHINE, SINKS, AND UNDER COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BAR FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS (OUTSIDE FILTERS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED GAPS UNDER 2 EXTERIOR DOORS IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS ON EXTERIOR DOORS, AND GARAGE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST MAKE ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED UPRIGHT ON TOPS OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS WHEN STORED, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR (PLASTIC SHIELD DETACHED INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF BAR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN KITCHEN, WALL COVERINGS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PATCH WALLS.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A MISSING HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR IN MAIN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN BANQUET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF LABELED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL WALL COVER LOOSE/OPENED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH SAID LOOSE METAL COVER TO WALL/MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
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May 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES AT 3-COMP SINK AND AT CORNER UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (#32)(#29) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A DRAIN BOARD, FROM REPORT# 1199405, JUNE 27,2014 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES AT 3-COMP SINK AND AT CORNER UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 27, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A DRAIN BOARD.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE MOP SINK AND ON THE WALLS IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH AND BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A DRAIN BOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGH BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Nov 27, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND ABOUT 18 LB OF SEAFOOD SOUP STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 55.6F AT THE CENTER, SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM ADAY BEFORE. 2LBS OF SAU'TED ONION AT 77.3F AND FRESH CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTEED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 4OF OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $300.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON BULk FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP COOLER, GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. MUST INSTALL PROPER SPRAYER FOR 3-COMP SINK. GARDEN HOUSE WITH SPRAYER NOT ALLOWED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ACCURATE ONES.
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Oct 7, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT DISHROOM IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION (HEAVY RUSTING ON VARIOUS SECTIONS)-MUST REPLACE. MISSING PLASTIC CURTAIN AT BAR DISHMACHINE MUST BE PROVIDED, TO PREVENT WATER SPLATTERING ON FLOOR. ICE BIN COVERS/LIDS NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA-MUST INSTALL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER HOSE HEAD IS IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING & TAPED-UP)-MUST REPLACE. 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.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR & UNDER 3-COMP SINK WALL IN REAR NEED CLEANING; DISHROOM FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DRAINBOARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/MILDEW. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosebud Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosebud Steakhouse on file is from Mar 3, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosebud Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rosebud Steakhouse.
Has Rosebud Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosebud Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rosebud Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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