Rosita's Taco & Cocina
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2023, Rosita's Taco & Cocina has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Rosita's Taco & Cocina squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DROPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE TWO DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. WATER SHOOTS OUT AT A HIGH PRESSURE WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE TABLE WITH CLUTTERED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON RAW CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE/FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN TELEVISION ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIION REPORT#2583390 DATED:10/16/2023 #51--5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #58--2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK/STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Oct 16, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE HEATING AND COOLING ROOM NEAR THE MENTS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosita's Taco & Cocina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosita's Taco & Cocina on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosita's Taco & Cocina?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rosita's Taco & Cocina.
Has Rosita's Taco & Cocina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosita's Taco & Cocina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosita's Taco & Cocina 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 Rosita's Taco & Cocina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosita's Taco & Cocina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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