Tamales Rosa
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2015
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Score
Tamales Rosa has been inspected seven times since 2010. Tamales Rosa was last inspected on Jul 24, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Tamales Rosa since Jul 24, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASA STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER, ALSO TAMALES IN BOX FREEZERS, NOT APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS,IE. ZIPLOCK/BAGGIES MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET FRONT, REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASA STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER, ALSO TAMALES IN BOX FREEZERS, NO APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS LIKE ZIP LOCK/BAGGIES, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET FRONT,REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Jul 22, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Feb 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ROLLING CART IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED SHELVES. REPLACE SAME. RUBBER GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 IN REAR PREP AREA TILES IN POOR REPAIR, FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ONE LIGHT SHEILD BROKEN MUST CORRECT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL CLOSETS. ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA. CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT MOP SINK. MUST CORRECT. VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ANY AND ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamales Rosa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamales Rosa on file is from Jul 24, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamales Rosa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tamales Rosa.
Has Tamales Rosa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamales Rosa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tamales Rosa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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