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ROSAS TAMALES #2

3314 W 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROSAS TAMALES #2 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547395

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480470

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TAMALES), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE AVAILABLE AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOOD NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED FOR STOCK TO ELEVATE PRODUCT 6 INCHES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490662

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490475

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO TWO FREE STANDING BURNERS WITH LARGE STOCK POTS OF BOILING LIQUID IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER MOVED BURNERS OVER MADE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 15 CASES OF DICES TOMATOES, BAG OF ONIONS AND BOXES OF FRESH JALEPENOS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN GARAGE. GARAGE IS ALSO USED FOR CAR. GARAGE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE BOTTOWM OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT FREE STANDING BURNER WITH LARGE POT USED FOR COOKING. SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED ON EACH SIDE OF HAND WASH SINK TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO GARAGE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVFED FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CONCRETE BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF CLOSET IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER STAIRS UNCELAN. CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER STAIRS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN WALLS OF BASEMENT CLOSET.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS THATS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO DETER AND INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353799

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL AND 1-BURNER UNITS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202583

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE TOP NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT CEILING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER, REACHIN COOLER,BOTH TWO REACHIN COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598607

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL THE LARGE SUGAR CONTAINER IN THE BACK PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP AROUND THE TOP NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THEM TIGHTLY. CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453338

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491259

Location recorded for this inspection · ROSAS TAMALES #2 · 3314 W 55TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH COMPARTMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2074467.

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