What is Rosita's Taco & Cocina's health inspection score?

Rosita's Taco & Cocina has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rosita's Taco & Cocina last inspected?

Rosita's Taco & Cocina was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rosita's Taco & Cocina have?

Rosita's Taco & Cocina has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rosita's Taco & Cocina safe to eat at?

Yes, Rosita's Taco & Cocina has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Rosita's Taco & Cocina serve?

Rosita's Taco & Cocina serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rosita's Taco & Cocina

Name: Rosita's Taco & Cocina
Address: 3336 1/2 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 92

3336 1/2 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Lincoln Square

Ranked #77 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3336 1/2 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. WATER SHOOTS OUT AT A HIGH PRESSURE WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DROPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE/FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVE AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−6 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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