What is Rosas Tamales's health inspection score?

Rosas Tamales has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rosas Tamales last inspected?

Rosas Tamales was last inspected on May 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rosas Tamales have?

Rosas Tamales has 34 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rosas Tamales safe to eat at?

Rosas Tamales has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Rosas Tamales

Name: Rosas Tamales
Address: 3811 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 81

3811 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3811 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

10 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

10 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Sep

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

May 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONTLINE AND PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS) ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LEAKING CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY (DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN) AND SEVERAL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (SHOES IN CABINET OF BAN SAW, MEDICATION ON TABLE IN REAR). INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FULLY SUBMERGED STYROFOAM CUPS NOTED IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE STYROFOAM AND USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE BEVERAGE AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNFINISHED WALLS WITH RAW WOOD NOTED IN NEWLY ADDED REAR STRORAGE AREA. INSTD TO FINISH ALL WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THREE 1-BURNER GAS STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. FOUR 1-BURNER GAS STOVES IN REAR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION ABOVE STOVES OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2556888 ON 6/7/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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