Rosetta Italian

1 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Rosetta Italian 18 times, with records going back to 2011. Rosetta Italian was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rosetta Italian trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.6-73.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HALF N HALF(49.3-49.6F), LASAGNA(50.2F), MILK(46.9-51.6F), CHEESE(45.7-51.3F), PORK(45.3-47.8F), BACON(49.1-73.6F), BEEF(45.3-48.7F), BUTTER(48.2-50.5F), BEEF AND VEAL(44.8-45.3F), DICED TOMATOES(47.1-60.1F), POTATOES(46.8F), FISH(47.3F), HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM(50.9F), SOUR CREAM(49.1F), ALFREDO SAUCE(50.5F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(48.4-51.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 300LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/07/2025 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.8F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR, WALLS AND LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/7/2025 OBSERVED NO OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY AFTER REPAIR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN COVER NOT COVERING ICE IN ICE BIN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER THAT COVERS ICE BIN TO PREVENT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND ABOVE ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR INSTALL CEILING TILES PROPERLY TO PREVENT OPENINGS IN CEILING IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CANS WITHOUT LIDS INSIDE OF LADIEES WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES (WASTE CANS WITH LIDS) FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN AT THE END OF BAR NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water & ice from approved source
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Large spoons and spatulas in-use kept in standing water, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean dry container.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Mops and brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack. instructed to move rack away from mop station or install a barrier.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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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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May 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRE-SET TABLES OR PRE-SET TABLES WITH UTENSILS PROTECTED AND GLASSWARE INVERT OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREP COOLER UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-60.3F DURING THE INSPECTION; 3 LBS OF WHITE FISH AT 52F, 4LBS OF RAW HAMBURGERS AT 60.3F, 4 1/2 LBS OF BEEF SKIRT STEAK AT 55.4F, AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 51F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRE-SET TABLES OR PRE-SET TABLES WITH UTENSILS PROTECTED AND GLASSWARE INVERT OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLERS AT THE EXHIBITION FOOD STATION TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE WIT ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE OR IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ice bin stored on floor in main kitchen instructed to keep all food containers off floor.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: damaged section of ice maker interior surfaces, instructed to repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers in walk0in cooler with dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Main kitchen hand sink faucet not shutting off completely, instructed to repair.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN SILVER WARE AND BREAD RACK STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP HEADS AND BUCKETS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY OR PROVIDE A BARRIER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD NOTED UNDER KITCHEN COUNTER ABOVE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTER TAGS NOT BEING KEPT FOR UP TO 90 DAYS AFTER THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN EMPTIED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OYSTER TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN EMPTIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
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Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER THE PREP TABLE OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AND THE FACILITY PROVIDES UNDERCOOKED MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES WITHOUT OR VERY LITTLE GROUT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT CAUSING PONDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN WITH A REDDISH RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 LARGE TUBS(25 LBS) OF POTATO CHOWDER SOUP AT 57.1-51.1F, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOODS PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON STAND UP COOLER BY THE COOFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT DISH ROOM FLOOR TILES, INSTRTUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE 3RD FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE 3RD FL STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZE BIN AND ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS, 10LBS OF CLAM SOUP AT 62.3F, 10LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 52.8. ITEMS WERE PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ITEMS DISCARDED, VALUED AT $30.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. BOTH FAUCETS AT LARGE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY, EMPLOYEES GOING ON THEIR KNEES AND REACHING VALVES UNDER SINK TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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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. FLOOR BEHIND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIES NOTED, INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS. NONE FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosetta Italian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosetta Italian on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosetta Italian?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Rosetta Italian.

Has Rosetta Italian's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosetta Italian have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rosetta Italian means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rosetta Italian inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosetta Italian is inspected roughly once per year on average.